Systems Engineer, Expert; Technical Program Manager

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer with Program Management experience to support its federal client in Northern VA.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and testers with client AWS CLOUD modernization and integration efforts. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of SAFe agile methodologies and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

• Making key architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and ensuring scalability and security
• Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers
• Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope
• Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges
• Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
• Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
• Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule
• Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
• Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
• Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules
• Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team

Office work environment

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly
• Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
• Knowledge of government contracting processes, vehicles, and compliance.
• Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.

• Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities
• Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures
• Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing)
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.

• TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

• 5-8 Years in tactical technical project management. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services

• AWS CLOUD Practitioner
• Certified Devops Engineer

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

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…