Amentum

Project Operations Coordinator (J5)

Amentum$115K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, project management, or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of five years in project coordination, master scheduling, or operations management within DoW or DoD programs.
  • Advanced proficiency in enterprise project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Primavera).
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and critical path methodology (CPM).
  • Proven ability to transform unstructured team inputs into structured, logical milestones.
  • Exceptional communication skills for briefing complex schedule data and strategies to leadership.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and align the DoW CTF certification program across multiple development lanes.
  • Build, update, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for scalable execution.
  • Leverage project scheduling and critical path methodology to meet execution milestones.
  • Identify and map critical task interdependencies across the program.
  • Serve as the authoritative gatekeeper for schedule modifications.
  • Ensure successful on-time delivery of the certification program through strategic planning.

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
Amentum is working with the Department of War (DoW) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to design and develop a formal certification program for Counter Threat Finance (CTF) professionals. The intended audience for the certification program are analysts from the DoW, Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), and Intelligence Community (IC) who qualify for the Threat Finance Certification Program (TFCP).

We are seeking a highly experienced project management professional to serve as the team's Project Operations Coordinator for the Threat Finance Certification Program (TFCP).

Position Summary:

The Project Operations Coordinator will leverage their deep expertise in project scheduling and critical path methodology to guide the strategic synchronization and execution of the DoW CTF certification program across multiple development swim lanes. Concurrently, they will be responsible for building and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), mapping task interdependencies, and serving as the authoritative gatekeeper for schedule modifications to ensure the program meets its execution milestones. This is a strategic planning and integration role focused on ensuring realistic, scalable execution and the on-time delivery of the certification program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Synchronize Strategic Execution: Guide and align the DoW CTF certification program across multiple development swim lanes
  • Manage the Master Schedule: Build, update, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to ensure realistic, scalable execution
  • Apply Scheduling Methodology: Leverage deep expertise in project scheduling and critical path methodology to meet execution milestones
  • Map Task Interdependencies: Identify, track, and map critical task dependencies across the program.
  • Control Schedule Modifications: Serve as the authoritative gatekeeper for all changes and modifications made to the project schedule.
  • Ensure On-Time Delivery: Focus on strategic planning and integration to guarantee the certification program is delivered on schedule.


Applicants must meet conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application
  • Must have a valid/ active Top Secret/ SCI Government Security Clearance
  • Are subject to an initial background investigation and periodic re-investigation
  • Are subject to an initial and periodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph tests
  • Are subject to initial and random drug testing; (Important Note: Drug testing cannot be conducted outside the continental U.S.)


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant experience).
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project coordination, master scheduling, or operations management within a Department of War (DoW) or Department of Defense (DoD) program environment.
  • Advanced, demonstrated proficiency in utilizing enterprise project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Primavera) to build dynamic schedules with complex logic networks.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, including critical path methodology (CPM), phased development planning, schedule risk analysis, and dependency mapping.
  • Proven ability to synthesize unstructured, high-tempo team inputs into structured, logical, and trackable milestones.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to brief complex schedule data and execution strategies to government and corporate leadership.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance)


Desired Qualifications:
  • Formal project management certification (e.g., Project Management Professional [PMP], Certified associate in project management [CAPM], Agile Certified Practitioner [PMI-ACP], or PMI Scheduling Professional [PMI-SP]).
  • Familiarity with Counter Threat Finance (CTF) terminology or intelligence community operational frameworks.
  • Experience establishing an IMS for military training, curriculum development, or personnel certification programs.
  • Advanced skills in utilizing Microsoft Power BI, Excel, or SharePoint Lists to build automated project tracking dashboards.


Compensation Details:
$115,000 - $125,000 Annually

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:
09/02/2026 - 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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