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Mid Level Laboratory Operations Information Technology Specialist

Dahlgren, VA; Dahlgren; Virginia; VA; Dahlgren, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking Mid Level Laboratory Operations Information Technology Specialists to join our team. Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation. Keeps abreast of technological developments and applications.

You will be part of our growing systems, information technology & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts in support of our Centers 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 DoD 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.

** Contingent on contract award**

  • Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff; Provides analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.

Minium Qualifications and Skills:

  • Five (5) years of experience in Naval Tactical Systems or Information Technology that includes three (3) years of experience demonstrating an established knowledge base and subject matter expertise.
  • Requires a DoD 8570.01-M or successor Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID driver’s license required for access to customer site and have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is desired.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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