Amentum
OperationsManager
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“Operations Manager at Amentum. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. ensure program alignment. enhance performance visibility”
What You'll Achieve.
successful delivery of customer mission objectives
Industry & Context.
analytical insight; problem-solving skills
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, safety sensitive position, drug-free workplace, comply with company drug and alcohol policies, successful completion of the drug screening process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
understanding of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations, Experience improving operational processes, systems, and efficiencies, Ability to interpret and implement maintenance policies and procedures, Demonstrated ability to support technical operations and cross-functional teams, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering, facilities, or business experience, Minimum of 8 years of management-level experience and comparable leadership responsibility similar to the current scope of work, working knowledge with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in asset-intensive operations
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited university, Experience as a manager/supervisor working in unionized environments, Demonstrated personnel management experience, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical knowledge of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair and operations
What You'll Do.
ensure program alignment
enhance performance visibility
drive successful delivery of customer mission objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with senior leadership and functional managers; support technical operations and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
strategic program support, Program Management Office (PMO)
Full Job Description
Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Operations Manager** to join our team in McLean, VA. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives at the intersection of operational execution and strategic program support. As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), the Operations Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership and functional managers to ensure program alignment, enhance performance visibility, and drive successful delivery of customer mission objectives. Success in this role requires strong organizational structure, analytical insight, and a commitment to accountability. **Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):** * Strong understanding of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations * Experience improving operational processes, systems, and efficiencies * Ability to interpret and implement maintenance policies and procedures * Demonstrated ability to support technical operations and cross-functional teams * Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment **Security Clearance Required:** Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance **Minimum Education:** * High school diploma, vocational/trade school certification, or equivalent **Minimum Years of Experience:** * Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering, facilities, or business experience * Minimum of 8 years of management-level experience and comparable leadership responsibility similar to the current scope of work * Strong working knowledge with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in asset-intensive operations **Preferred Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited university * Experience as a manager/supervisor working in unionized environments * Demonstrated personnel management experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong te
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