Amentum
government contracting
JuniorProgramManager
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“Junior Program Manager at Amentum. Skills: program management, government contracting, stakeholder coordination. Support day-to-day program management activities. Assist in developing and maintaining program documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
Track program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality; Measure the impact of innovation initiatives on win rates, contract value, and delivery outcomes
Industry & Context.
Be willing to travel to nearby customer sites 2-3 times a week or when necessary, Must be a U. S. Citizen, TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take and pass a CI poly), TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to obtain a poly)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Information Technology, or a related field, 3-5 years of experience in program/project coordination, preferably supporting federal government contracts, organizational skills and attention to detail, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Basic understanding of project management principles and government contracting processes, Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities, Must be a U. S. Citizen, TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take and pass a CI poly)
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or PMP/CAPM certification, Exposure to government contracting environment (prime or subcontractor), Internship or entry-level experience in consulting, defense, or federal services, Familiarity with government contracting vehicles (IDIQ, GWAC, GSA Schedules, Blanket Purchase Agreements), Knowledge of risk management and quality management processes, Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, PMP, CAPM, or DAWIA certifications, Understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contract types (Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Time & Materials)
What You'll Do.
Support day-to-day program management activities
Assist in developing and maintaining program documentation
Track program performance against cost
Monitor contract compliance with FAR
Coordinate with cross-functional teams
Support budget tracking
Participate in program reviews and meetings
Contribute to proposal development efforts
Help manage subcontractor performance
Maintain accurate records in government systems
Measure impact of innovation initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including technical leads, finance, contracts administrators, subcontractors, and quality assurance; Participate in program reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and customer meetings; Build and maintain relationships with government contracting officers, program managers, innovation advocates, and industry partners; Represent the organization at industry events, OT summits, and government-industry days
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional emails, reports, and briefings
Process & Methodology
program management, project coordination, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Program Management Plans, risk registers, monthly status reports, Contract Performance Reports, budget tracking, financial forecasting
Full Job Description
**Purpose and Impact:** We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Program Manager to support our government contracting programs. In this role, you will assist senior program managers in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of contracts with federal agencies. You will gain valuable experience in contract compliance, program performance tracking, stakeholder coordination, and the full government contracting lifecycle — from proposal support through contract closeout. This is an ideal position for someone looking to build a long-term career in federal contracting and program management. **Work Schedule:**_(shift hours and days of the week)__Be willing to travel to nearby customer sites 2-3 times a week or when necessary to complete taskings, ._ **Essential Responsibilities: (**_describe the day-to-day_**)** • Support day-to-day program management activities for active government contracts and task orders. • Assist in developing and maintaining program documentation, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Program Management Plans, risk registers, and monthly status reports. • Track program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality metrics; help prepare Contract Performance Reports and briefings for government Contracting Officers and Technical Representatives (COTRs). • Monitor contract compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, and contract terms & conditions. **•** Coordinate with cross-functional teams including technical leads, finance, contracts administrators, subcontractors, and quality assurance. • Support budget tracking, funding execution, invoice processing, and financial forecasting. • Participate in program reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and customer meetings. • Contribute to proposal development efforts, including writing past performance volumes, management approaches, and staffing plans. • Stakeholder En
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