Senior Program Operations Manager

Purpose and Impact: Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) is the Large Business Team Lead for a newly awarded five-year contract in the Maryland area. The program delivers enterprise-wide cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) support across the customer’s enterprise. The Senior Program Operations Manager (SPOM) is a senior PMO leader reporting directly to the Program Manager. The SPOM is the day-to-day operational engine of the PMO — orchestrating cost, schedule, risk, performance, staffing, and deliverables across several Prime Technical Task Orders (TTOs). The SPOM also facilitates team-wide PMO operations across Prime contracts. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact program operations on a strategic cybersecurity contract, work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior customer counterparts and shape outcomes that protect and support resources. Work Schedule: In office, Monday–Friday, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day. Program hours are flexible within 0600–1800, core hours are 1000-1400. On-call availability required to support PMO surge events and incident response. Essential Responsibilities: As the senior operational leader, the SPOM is accountable for: Leading day-to-day PMO operations across the contract teams; serve as deputy operational authority and trusted delegate to the Program Manager for execution decisions on cost, schedule, resource allocation, and customer engagement. Develop and drive team workflows and processes. Own monitoring, tracking, and reporting of performance, schedule, cost, and risk across all TTOs using software tools and analysis. Manage the CDRL and non-CDRL deliverables portfolio, including Financial Report, Status, Compliance and Inventory. Coordinate and facilitate the recurring PMO business tempo: Status Meetings, Standups, Monthly Status Reviews, and Quarterly Program Reviews. Issue immediate verbal and written notification to the CO/COR within one working day of any event that may jeopardize cost, schedule, or technical performance. Lead Capabilities/Needs List process to anticipate and resolve customer needs, long-term direction shifts, and mission surges Coordinate requirements with the PMO functional team: TTO Leads, Contracts Manager, Subcontracts Manager, Finance/Accounting Lead, Recruiting, Program related Coordinator, CSSO, and Asset Manager. Partner with the Finance Lead on EAC, accruals, invoicing, reporting, and limitation of funds notifications; ensure cost performance stays within funded ceilings. Maintain the Contractor Position Roster Log (CPRL/eCPRL) in coordination with the CSSO. Govern the Risk Register inside the shared PMO Portal; lead monthly risk review cadence, update mitigation owners, and elevate program-level risks to impacted parties and the customer. Coordinate Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/E), Materials & Procurement, Travel, Training, and Section 508 Compliance in partnership with TTO Leads PMO asset team, internal and external stakeholders. Update the SOPs, Plans and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for incoming TTOs, surges, and contract-level changes. Champion the ATI team and drive cooperation across the PMO team at ATI space, instill consistent processes, tools, and customer-facing deliverables. Mentor junior PMO staff — including certification tracking, cross-training across MPO contracts, and career development planning. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Position is performed on-site at ATI PMO facilities and customer site. (Columbia, MD, Hanover, and customer locations within 50-mile radius of Fort Meade, MD). Work is also performed inside a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and requires extended periods at a workstation, frequent in-person and virtual stakeholder engagement, and sustained focus across concurrent technical and management priorities. Occasional after-hours and surge response is required. Travel: less than 10%, primarily local to customer and partner sites. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Demonstrated mastery of DoD/IC program management on Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) or comparable cost-reimbursable contracts. Proven ability to manage several concurrent Technical Task Orders (TTOs), CDRL deliverables, and non-standard teaming structures such as JV, MFT or LSMFT. Working knowledge of NIST RMF, authorization workflows, and cybersecurity service operations. Strong financial and EVM literacy: EAC, BOE, FLHER, accruals, invoicing, award-fee management, and customer reporting (CDRs, QARs). Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Power BI, ServiceNow, SharePoint, CostPoint and PMO collaboration tooling. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief senior internal and external leadership with composure and precision. Detail-oriented, systems-thinker with a track record of building repeatable processes, dashboards, and management cadences that scale. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and collaborate in a team environment. Ability to maintain composure and decision quality during surge events, audits, and high-visibility customer escalations. Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) years of progressive program management experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers, including a minimum of seven (7) years in a senior PMO leadership role on cleared cybersecurity, RMF, or cyber operations contracts. MPO program experience strongly preferred. Required Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) is required. Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+) strongly preferred to satisfy DoD 8140 / Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) workforce coding. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience supporting Maryland Procurement Office (MPO) Experience as Deputy Program Manager or Program Operations Manager on an LSMFT, JV, or multi-Prime construct with documented Small Business participation goals. Experience operating or leading a collaborative Program Management structure. Familiarity with CDRLS/ deliverables and MPO-specific reporting tools and deadlines. Power BI dashboard design and ServiceNow workflow experience. Demonstrated use of AI / generative AI tools to accelerate PMO operations — automated status reporting, deliverable drafting, risk register synthesis, and dashboard intelligence. Master's degree in Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related field. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent process-improvement credential. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #javelin Compensation Details: $180,000 - $230,000 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: 06/01/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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