Purpose and Impact: Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer with Program Management experience to support its federal client in Northern VA.
The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and testers with client AWS CLOUD modernization and integration efforts. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of SAFe agile methodologies and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee team development of technical deliverables
- Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
- Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
- Monitor project schedules, risks, and issues and manage accordingly
- Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
- Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
- Provide input and update technical roadmap as needed
- Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office work environment
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
:- Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
- Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
- 8-10+ years of experience in government contracting, business development, strategy consulting, or innovation roles, with direct exposure to federal procurement.
- Proven track record of contributing to successful government contract wins, especially involving innovative or non-traditional acquisition methods.
- Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.
Required Skills & Competencies- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable government solutions.
- Knowledge of government contracting processes, vehicles, and compliance.
- Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing and executive briefings).
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
Security Clearance Required:- TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)
Minimum Education: - Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
Minimum Years of Experience:Preferred Certifications: - AWS CLOUD Practitioner,
- Certified Devops Engineer
Other Responsibilities:Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
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Compensation Details:$200,000 - $220,000
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:05/26/2026 - 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.
