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Amentum/Secure Network Solutions is seeking a Program Manager responsible for leading a large managed security program within the negotiated level of effort to include overall costs of the programs. The PM will be required to provide accurate and timely reports, program management reviews, attend weekly meetings, maintain schedules and technical documentation; and ensure delivery of exceptional performance while maintaining positive customer relations.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible once PM learns role and proves reliability). This role with be located in Lorton, VA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a large program that spans multiple cities, states, and countries.
• Supervise Network Operations Center (NOC) engineers and take overall responsibility for NOC operations.
• Coordinate multiple installations and network integrations simultaneously.
• Primary responsibility for all aspects of contract execution.
• Win/Finalize various efforts in various stages of the bid and negotiation stages.
• Leverage opportunities for new business development and seek to expand within current customer base while also seeking expansion into other markets/customers.
• Actively participate in proposal writing and submission.
• Responsible for Profit/Loss, program budgets and costs, program funding and program financial reporting
• Improve cost effectiveness of all managed security programs.
• Develop procedures to increase performance by implementing sound quality management processes.
• Monitor program progress against the contracts and organizational goals and objectives, and ensure they are consistently and adequately met.

• Provide senior leadership to all direct reports - upwards of 30 personnel during peak installations.
• Provide operational oversight.
• Serve as the main Amentum point of contact for our Watchtower customer.
• Drive customer satisfaction with on-time delivery, exceptional performance, and 100% accountability.
• Address contractual and technical programmatic issues.
• Make sound decisions (based in part on the Dir/OPS guidance) on which projects and procurements are the most critical and most time sensitive.
• Attend Amentum and customer meetings to discuss program and contractual issues.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to work from ladders up to 12 feet.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business Management, Security or Systems Engineering discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• At least 8-12 years in a related Government or business field in a role responsible for the supervision and management of personnel, strategic planning, program management, resource management, and budgeting.
• Technical understanding of the systems used on the programs.
• Strong familiarization of customer culture
• An active TS/SCI with poly level clearance.
• Ability to work within a team structure.
• Strong communication skills (both written & Oral)
• Background and experience in Bastille WIDS administrative functions, metrics, and active M&R.
• Experience with wireless monitoring equipment to identify unauthorized signals and make recommended mitigations and response.
• Experience in writing operating procedures and reporting templates to ensure best practices are being implemented across the sections in accordance with national and DoD requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of National and DoD directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing the conduct of WIDS activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of wireless protocols and Radio Frequency (RF) theory.
• Experience with mobile wireless direction-finding equipment and signal detection, identification, and reporting.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant area, such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other computer or information technology-related field.

Minimum Years of Experience: 8-12 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Prior capture experience

This position [is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$195,000-$220,000

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:

07/09/2026 - 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 atLabor Laws Posters.