Amentum
ProgramEngineer
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“Program Engineer at Amentum. Skills: Program management, Test planning, Range operations. Evaluate test support requirements. Determine methods for accomplishing program/test aspects”
Industry & Context.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U. S. Government Clearance, U. S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance, Required travel to attend/participate in program/test planning conferences and/or events, Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities, Valid US Passport required, Valid US Driver’s License required, Close vision of computer screens/monitors, Able to walk up and down short stairwell (1 floor)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSA degree preferably in Science, Business, Project Management or equivalent, Five years of project or program management experience preferably in direct support of Test and Range operations, Computer literacy in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Advanced written and oral communication skills, Excellent customer relations/interface skills, Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing and coordinating workload, Works independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User, Navy and NUWC personnel, Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, Must be flexible, professional and decisive in coping with changes in real-time environment, Close vision of computer screens/monitors, Able to walk up and down short stairwell (1 floor), Eligible to obtain a US Government security, US Citizenship is required, Able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities, A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required, Working knowledge of acoustical and in-air and in-water tracking systems, communications systems, and data products
Nice to Have
Project Management or equivalent, Direct support of Test and Range operations, such as Test Conductor, FORACS Engineer, Acoustics Engineer, System Controller, Range Safety Advisor, or supervisor level experience in Marine Services, Range Services, or Support Services, Military service preferably in a technical field involving large scale test operations may be considered in place of the degree
What You'll Do.
Evaluate test support requirements
Determine methods for accomplishing program/test aspects
Define new capabilities or additional resources
Manage costs and technical instruction
Monitor costs and expenditures
Coordinate funding status
ISO assigned programs/tests
Arrange shore facility preparation
Arrange test asset preparation/modification
Arrange shipping and staging
Manage HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
Manage pre/post-test logistic support
Ensure Range User materials returned
Restore AUTEC assets/facilities
Schedule contractor assets/personnel
Schedule contractor controlled AUTEC resources
Coordinate commitments
Generate and post operational documents
Communicate scheduled events/programs/tests’ support requirements
Ensure contractor support readiness
Update and maintain test support documents
Develop standing test plans
Participate in program/test planning conferences
Attend events requiring on-site representation
Retain responsibility for administrative-use USG vehicle
Retain responsibility for cell phone
Accept delegation of department support activities
Perform assigned tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel; Coordinate status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance; Work through the Contractor Range Scheduler; Coordinate and ensure commitments are met; Work with contractor, Range User, Navy and NUWC personnel
Communication Scope
Advanced written communication skills; Advanced oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management experience, Program management experience
Full Job Description
**Amentum** is seeking a **Program Engineer** to join our team in the Engineering department in West Palm Beach, FL in support of the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. The Program Engineer is responsible for being the point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel for the planning and conduct of testing on the AUTEC test ranges and is accountable to the Test Planning Manager. **Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.** **Essential Duties:** • Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements. Define new capabilities or additional resources if such are required. • Accountable for cost control management and technical instruction tasking guidance related to test support and projects as assigned. This responsibility comprises monitoring costs and expenditures of all departments engaged in supporting test activities and coordinating status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance. • ISO assigned programs/tests, arrange for any necessary shore facility, test asset preparation/modification, shipping, staging, proper management of any HAZMAT/HAZWASTE, and/or pre/post-test logistic support. Upon program/test completion, ensure all Range User materials/equipment are returned and all AUTEC assets/facilities are restored to their original condition as required/indicated by the NUWC Test Program Manager (TPM). • Working through the Contractor Range Scheduler, schedule contractor assets/personnel and/or contractor controlled AUTEC resources needed to support the determined workload and be responsible for coordinating and ensuring such commitments are met. • Generate and post written operational documents IAW internal department policies to commun
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