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Program Manager

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

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is currently seeking a motivated, experienced Program Manager to support a mission-critical logistics program in northern Virginia. This individual will provide strategic oversight, operational leadership, and customer engagement to ensure successful program execution in alignment with contract requirements and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience managing complex logistics operations within a government or intelligence community environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage dynamic government logistics programs focusing on Automotive Operation & Maintenance, Dispatch, Warehouse Operation, and Inventory Management.
  • Lead program activities to align with budget, schedule, contract requirements, Statement of Work (SOW), and technical specifications.
  • Organize and direct staff, resources, and tools for successful training delivery, including leadership and team building to motivate instructors.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication systems within the team and with external entities, ensuring alignment and integration of program activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and optimize program performance, resolving conflicts and addressing challenges as they arise.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors, assisting in resource management, including personnel, budget, and equipment.
  • Coordinate resource allocation and monitor availability to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness, proactively addressing any resource constraints.
  • Engage strategically with customers and stakeholders, facilitating regular updates and presentations to ensure program alignment and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Support risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, developing contingency plans, and escalating significant risks to senior leadership.
  • Proactively manage and clarify customer and stakeholder expectations with consistent and transparent communication.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing government logistics programs with 200+ employees.
  • A degree can be substituted for 15 years of experience within a Warehouse Logistics environment.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Compensation Details:

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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:

04/19/2026 - 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. 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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