Amentum is seeking a Manager of Security Operations to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Role:

Amentum is seeking an experienced leader to oversee security operations at two primary locations: West Palm Beach, Florida and Andros Island, Bahamas. This role will manage the day-to-day security operations while ensuring compliance with applicable government laws and regulations and corporate policy and standards. The individual will lead and support a team, providing guidance and development to employees at various levels.  The person will be responsible for maintaining security operations, meeting sponsor security requirements and delivering quality service to our customers.   

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure effective, compliant, and efficient security operations.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement long-term operational plans that support organizational growth and performance objectives.

• Communicate organizational updates, policies, and procedural changes to management and staff while maintaining transparency and team engagement.

• Continuously evaluate operational processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.

• Ensure safe, compliant work environment and adherence to all applicable regulatory and government requirements.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with department leaders, government partners, and clients to support operational coordination ad high levels of customer service.

• Lead recruitment, training, and development of key personnel while fostering a positive, professional organizational culture.

• Partner with finance and operations leadership to manage budgets, monitor performance, and support operational forecasting. 

• Oversee internal audits and compliance review to ensure adherence to organizational policies and government regulations.

• Comply with all applicable requirements of the AUTEC PWS.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum of ten (10) years of related experience working in the military or commercial industrial security or similar environments will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Proven ability to lead complex and remote security teams while partnering with leadership to drive long-term operational planning and organizational growth.

• Strong track record of evaluating and improving business processes, implementing policies, and driving efficiency while maintaining high standards of discipline. – MUST BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY DRIVE POSTIVE AND MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

• Exceptional ability to build trusted partnerships with internal leaders, government stakeholders, and vendors while ensuring seamless coordination across departments.

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, auditing processes, and risk management with a commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lenel OnGuard program for badging and hardware troubleshooting.

• Experience with PowerBi and departmental budgeting. 

• 5 years or more of experience working in a secure government environment responsible for the handling and protection of classified assets and media.

Compensation Details:

$125,000 - $135,000

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.

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.

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 at Labor Laws Posters.