Amentum, a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment, is seeking a Operations / Deputy Project Manager for a pending contract award.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, directs, controls and monitors the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and support program to ensure satisfactory completion of the program objectives.

Other duties include:

• Monitor the performance of work to ensure it is done in accordance with cost, schedules, contractual and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of market development goals.
• Provide organization leadership.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standards and procedures and governmental regulations.
• Resolve conflicts or controversy to facilitate meeting established company objectives.
• Under limited direction, is responsible for the overall direction of a market area, geographic area or group that supports a small volume of work and/or small to medium sized project(s), with a large percentage of subcontracted work.
• Develop and maintain customer contracts.
• Involved planning, developing and coordinating project related activities.
• Provide technical directions to key project personnel.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing an operation size and scope similar to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
• Knowledge and experience includes, but is not limited to: construction methods, engineering, estimating, equipment, materials, contract administration, subcontractor management, claim negotiations, project controls, labor relations, finance, manpower development and utilization and the development and maintenance of customer and competition contacts.
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Department of Defense, Navy and United States government structure and agency procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities.
• Knowledge of various computer skills desirable (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Active Clearances required:  Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Common Access Card is required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

• 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 job.

This position is pending contract award for Djibouti, Africa.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.