Amentum

Third Party Developer (TPD) Lead Project Manager

Amentum$105K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, engineering or related fields
  • 5+ years of project management experience
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Catalyst
  • Experience in budget development and project planning
  • Knowledge of delivery assurance principles and procedures
  • Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Government Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop project documentation including RFPs, SOWs, and schedules
  • Define project requirements throughout the lifecycle
  • Lead evaluation of project proposals for cost, schedule, and compliance
  • Assist in staffing and organize project team members effectively
  • Manage costs, schedules, and quality across multiple projects
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and integration issues
  • Coordinate support across all functional areas and track project status
  • Lead the development of transition and turnover plans

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Educational reimbursement for professional development
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Third-Party Developer (TDP) Lead Project Manager for the Space Force Range Contract

Typical Duties
  • Develop project definition/acquisition documentation (RFP, SOW/SOO, CDRLs, schedules, cost estimates, etc.) and work with stakeholders to develop technical documentation to support solicitations.
  • Define the project programmatic requirements to include all aspects of the project lifecycle applicable to each project. Coordinate with other functional areas as necessary to define all project milestones and objectives.
  • Coordinate and lead the effort to evaluate project proposals taking into account cost, schedule and technical compliance.
  • Assists in the staffing of projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives.
  • Manage costs, schedules, and quality by overseeing project execution and deliverables for multiple projects. Analyze project cost, schedule and performance/scope changes and provide recommendations to minimize/mitigate impacts of changes.
  • Identify and track project risks/issues including integration issues between projects. Provide recommendations to resolve conflicts and mitigate risks/issues.
  • Coordinate, monitor and track support for each project from all functional areas and stakeholders. Ensure timely support is provided and facilitate coordination as needed.
  • Lead the development of the transition/turnover plans and associated documentation, as applicable, for each project
  • Proactively communicate with leadership, customers, and all stakeholders. Act as the single POC for all aspects of project support.


Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in project management
  • Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
  • Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
  • Experience working with delivery assurance principles and procedures
  • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.


Salary and Other Compensation
  • The starting salary range for this position is $105,000 - $118,000/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details:
$118,000/year

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.

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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