Amentum

Project Manager

Amentum • $90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
  • Experience with Office 365 Tools.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to obtain NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring accountability.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans.
  • Coordinate cross-disciplinary work among engineering teams.
  • Balance competing priorities while meeting customer commitments.
  • Track milestone deliveries and ensure project timelines are met.
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks proactively.
  • Foster team collaboration through effective communication and organization.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Job Description

This role is as a Project Manager in support of the Project Management Office for the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.

Description of Duties

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned projects, serving as the single accountable leader for scope, schedule, budget, technical coordination, communications, and project performance. The Project Manager integrates technical, financial, scheduling, and risk management activities into a single project management function while working closely with systems engineers, software engineers, release managers, customers, and supporting organizations.

 

Successful candidates will:

• Lead assigned projects from initiation through closeout.

• Serve as the single accountable owner for project execution.

• Develop and maintain project plans.

• Coordinate work across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Balance competing priorities while maintaining customer commitments.

• Ensure projects support mission objectives.

• Track procurement milestones and ensure timely delivery to meet project schedules.

• Understand and manage approved requirements.

• Develop and manage realistic schedules and communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders when required

• Identify and mitigate project risks as they develop while communicating risks and mitigations to stakeholders in a timely manner

• Possesses strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up

• Exhibits proven track record of working under tight deadlines

• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently

• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.

• Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.

• Perform other duties as required

 

Job Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:  Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 1 year of general experience.

• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials

 

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or Project Management

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)

•Experience with Office 365 Tools

 

This position is expected to pay $90k - $120k annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

 

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.

       

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $129k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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