Senior Program Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.Job Summary: The work location for this position is Dahlgren, Virginia, where we have provided support to the customer for over 50 years! Amentum is seeking a Senior Program Manager with engineering, scientific, business or technical discipline and/or equivalent experience to support software system engineering efforts in support of Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple software and systems engineering contracts in support of our Software Center of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges. Apply your skills to the latest DoW weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business or technical discipline.Minimum Requirements: 15 years of experience-Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.-Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive on and off base.Specialized Experience:-10 years of demonstrated management experience or project level management in DoW major systems.-5 years of program acquisition Life-Cycle process experience as addressed in the DoD 5000 series instructions.-5 years of experience as the primary point of contact for project tasking, including formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach, defining and negotiating with field activities and program office personnel for necessary resources, and establishing and controlling technical milestones, schedules, and costs for day-to-day execution.-5 years of experience as a program manager leading a team of skilled professional, technical, and support personnel.Preferred Qualifications: -Experience with Software Life-Cycle processes such as Agile and Waterfall, development environments, and service-based contracts.SummaryLocation: US-VA-DahlgrenType: Full time