Chief of Staff

Location: Washington Navy Yard On‑Site Team. Clearance: Active SECRET. AMENTUM is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to support the Program Manager (PM) and Deputy Program Manager (DPM). Situational telework may be available after a 90‑day probationary period, upon prior coordination and deconfliction with EA. Responsibilities Executive & Operational Support : Serve as the primary gatekeeper for the PM and DPM, managing complex calendars, prioritizing engagements, and preparing leadership for all commitments. Oversee and execute all administrative functions, ensuring office continuity and managing the flow of official correspondence and actions. Identify, analyze, and resolve operational issues, communicating risks and recommendations directly to program leadership. Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvements Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize office efficiency and best practices. Lead and participate in critical team initiatives, leveraging an extensive network to accomplish objectives swiftly and effectively. Manage the complete lifecycle of personnel support, including onboarding and off‑boarding of all staff and contractors by coordinating badging, seating, IT assets, and required system accesses. Systems & Administrative Management Expertly manage and maintain essential program systems and platforms. Handle all travel logistics via the Defense Travel System (DTS) – scheduling, authorizations, and expense reporting. Prepare, edit, and manage all forms of Naval correspondence with meticulous attention to detail. Supervise the day‑to‑day operations and workload of the Executive Assistant. Skills and Abilities Professionally collaborate, interface, and communicate with programmatic clients and leadership. Forward‑leaning, proactive problem‑solving with the desire to complete tasks and anticipate next steps. Exceptional attention to detail and quality assurance/control of one's own work and that of others. Enjoy solving/tackling problems, dealing with surprises, and flexibility to adapt to ever‑changing requirements. Ability to prioritize deliverables and responsibilities to use time prudently. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Demonstrated experience authoring and editing Naval correspondence such as endorsements, memorandums, business letters, and awards using basic Naval correspondence formatting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Qualification Requirements Active Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required). High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 7 years of experience, including 3 years managing people/tasks and basic‑to‑moderate knowledge in NAVSEA operations and submarine SONAR hardware/software and interfaces. Minimum 3 years of federal acquisition experience supporting DoW/Navy programs. Experience managing processes such as System Authorization Access Requests (SAAR) and serialized documents. 3+ years of demonstrated expertise in military protocol and authoring/editing Naval correspondence. Experience supporting NAVSEA and/or other Navy acquisition programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in MS Teams. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (highly desired). Experience in onboarding and offboarding staff and contractor support onto the program (badging, seating, asset management, building accesses, email, system account creation). Technical proficiency using DTS, DISS, EDW, and SharePoint. Experience managing processes such as creating Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) and supporting/coordinating Transfer Into and Exit (TIE). Compensation Details US: $120,000 – $150,000. The compensation range or hourly rate listed 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 related factors. Benefits Overview 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AMENTUM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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