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Position Title: Project Coordinator Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Cheyenne Mtn. SFB) Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position Clearance Type: Secret Shift: Dayshift Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Our NORAD Operations Group Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided: * Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space. * Mitigation of orbital conflicts. * Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities. * Operations and maintenance of classified communications. * Software development and integration. NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at: * Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado * Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado * Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska * Vandenberg Space Force Base, California * Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world Description of Duties: Amentum is actively seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team in support of the NISSC II contract. As a Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in the development, enhancement, and sustainment of critical missile warning and/or space systems. Working in a closed lab environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the modernization and maintenance of legacy systems, ensuring their continued reliability and functionality. The Project Coordinator provides non-routine administrative assistance of substantial variety and complexity. Serves as an organizational authority, in areas of administrative responsibility. Develops, recommends, and implements timely completion of functions to satisfy the company's requirements, which may include scheduling of material, man-hours, or information services. Typical duties include: * Cross-functional communication, support with help with cross-functional support for/across multiple Teams. * Monitor and attend daily/weekly meeting. * Attend and take notes for classified meetings to understand what is being communicated at the team level that may impact Work Order/Project Work. * Meeting Coordination and ensuring the necessary information is available for various teams and leadership to enable execution. * Prioritize and resolve Cyber Information Planning Systems (CIPS) activity In-Accordance-With (IAW) assigned priority levels. * Review assigned Electronic/CIPS (larger projects/scope/budgetary/schedule) requests and support site surveys. * Draft/Submit Technical Solutions and costing. * Familiarization with implementation/integration processes. * Devise/draft Bill-of-Materials/Rough-Orders of Magnitude. * Tracking Material Orders (MO), expectation of delivery, and creating Purchase Orders (PO). This position is expected to pay $70,000-$82,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. This position will be filled and work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO (Cheyenne Mtn. SFB). Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies. Basic Requirements: * Must have an active Secret. * Must have a High School Diploma or GED. * 1 years of directly related experience. * 2 years of work history. * Experienced with requirement software tools, plans, schedules, and coordination of detailed phases of work through the selection and adaptation or modification of techniques, procedures, and criteria. * Proven working experience in project management in the information technology sector. * Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in network communications processes and technologies. * Demonstrated excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. * Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. * Good oral/written communication skills and analytical capabilities. Desired Requirements: * Project Management related BS/BA. * Entry-level Project Management Certification (CAPM) certification. * Familiarity with Project Management on legacy transport/network systems. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country. Compensation Details:
$70,000 - $82,000 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:
07/13/2026 - 07/21/2026
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 .