Science and Technology (S&T) Operations Lead

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Science and Technology (S&T) Operations Lead with experience in planning and organizing programs in support of U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) J85 Science and Technology (S&T) Division at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Have planned and/or managed programs with a wide range of sizes and purposes;
• Always ensure program runs smoothly and on budget;
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Have experience as a project manager and can work independently to successfully achieve objectives; and
• Have the ability to integrate US PACOM activities with various stakeholders to ensure collaboration during planning and coordination during execution.

Duties include

• Lead operational planning efforts and participate in S&T and experimentation activities both OCONUS and CONUS. Frequent travel required. The individual must demonstrate the ability to plan, manage, and execute multiple, large science and technology (S&T) and experimentation events throughout the year. An experimentation team may consist of over 40 personnel.
• Provide planning, coordination, and execution support for International Science & Technology (S&T) Engagement initiatives, to include the Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference, and other innovation/S&T workshops and engagements.
• Provide external stakeholder coordination, project/program planning and milestones, logistics, topic inputs, documentation, and capture and documentation of key engagement results.
• Support the US PACOM S&T office.
• Assist the government with travel planning for OCONUS and CONUS requirements.
• Establish relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, and venue and vendor POCs.
• Review, assess, compile, and disseminate documentation summary for planning developments and requirements at the conclusion of each S&T engagement

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient at authoring analytical and/or policy documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO), Senior Executive Service (SES) level equivalents, and international partners
• Must have a Secret clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college
• 5 or more years of experience in military plans, including military exercises. Joint experience desired.
• 3 years' experience working in the US PACOM AOR

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150K - $165K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site:

Compensation Details

$150,000 - $165,000

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

11/04/2026 - 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.

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