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The JETS II contract is seeking a Task Order (TO) Manager to generate, oversee, monitor, and report on the execution of a task order supporting NASA's Johnson Space Center. The TO Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for NASA customers and company leadership on all matters related to cost performance for their task order.

The Task Order Manager will:

Serve as a senior, primary professional interface with NASA customers for the assigned task order.

During a time of task order re-structuring, responsible for addressing and backfilling contract duties that remain unidentified in transition.

Relies on extensive experience and judgement to best structure and execute task order to serve customer needs.

Guide and coordinate stakeholders and assimilate their inputs.

Manage day-to-day task order performance, ensuring that cost objectives are met.

Support staffing, onboarding, and workforce alignment in coordination with company leadership.

Track budgets, labor hours, and support financial reporting requirements.

Responsible for placing, tracking, and monitoring procurements.

Responsible for identifying, tracking, and mitigating task order risks.

Develop and monitor cost plans, estimates, and actuals.

Conduct routine customer cost reviews.

Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for incoming new work.

Ensure compliance with contractual, audit, safety, and quality requirements.

Collaborate with technical leads, functional managers, and subcontractors to ensure effective execution.

Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and performance metrics to NASA and contract stakeholders.

Coordinate matrix support.

Serve as a Technical Monitor for external vendors and subcontractors when required.

Augment engineers as backup on technical tasks as required.

Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

15+ years of project, program, budget, or task order management experience in aerospace, engineering services, or government contracting.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to complete work autonomously and accurately with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and procurements.

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers and multi-disciplinary teams.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude with a history of effectively interacting with managers at all levels.

Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Must be local to the JSC area and willing to work offsite at Amentum building and onsite at Johnson Space Center.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools

Requisition Preferences:

Experience supporting NASA contracts or similar government task order environments.

Prior leadership experience and customer engagement.

PMP or other project management certification.

Familiarity with Smartsheet.

Familiarity automating workflows.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visitwww.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

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:

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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