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Program Support Specialist Jr.

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA; Vandenberg Air Force Base; California; CA; Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Program Support Specialist Jr. for the Space Force Range Contract

Typical Duties

  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists by providing Operations Planning support, to include analysis of Range User Program requirements as well as technical analysis for optimizing support configurations
  • Participate in Range User planning meetings, in order to provide responses to changes in Program configurations
  • Develop Universal Documentation System (UDS) Level II documentation
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in providing guidance to Range Users on requirements, as well as development of the Program Requirements Document (PRD)
  • Review drafts of the PRD and provide technical guidance on required data, in order to facilitate final PRD delivery
  • Track change requirements to existing programs and report status to the Mission Operations team
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in determining Range User requirements that cannot be met, as response to the PRD, via development of the Program Support Plan (PSP)
  • Review, update, and coordinate distribution of UDS Level III Range Support documentation
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in developing Cost Estimates, based upon conceptual or documented support plans for launch and test programs independently or with assistance, from/to the Amentum Finance Department
  • Conduct comparative analysis of actual costs expended, versus estimated for launch/test programs
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in providing program information to government financial community in order to ensure Cost Estimate requirements are understood
  • Assist the Mission Control Specialist (MCS) with program-related duties and other tasks, as required by the mission
  • Successful completion of the Mission Controller qualification
  • Perform planning/operational duties as a qualified Mission Controller
  • Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or related military experience
  • Zero to two years of experience working with technical or instrumentation systems
  • Knowledge of Western Range instrumentation and the Universal Documentation System (UDS) desired
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation

  • The annual starting salary for this position is $50.40 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details:

$50.40

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:

06/08/2026 - 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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