Alternate Project Manager (DAPM)

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Security • Cybersecurity
The Role

The Disposition Alternate Project Manager (DAPM) shares responsibility for the performance of work and oversight of all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract.  The DAPM ensures and oversees all work requirements to ensure professional and quality services are provided to the Customer IAW Amentum leadership, international, US, DLA, PWS, and industry requirements/standards/criteria, while maintaining safety as the highest priority.  The DAPM serves as redel when the Disposition Project Manager is offsite or unavailable.

The position assists the Disposition Project Manager with tracking, reporting, purchasing and other administrative duties.  The position is the secondary point of contact if the Disposition Project Manager is not available.   This position uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence.  The work is under general supervision of higher-level personnel, including but not limited to, the Disposition Project Manager.  The Disposition Alternate Project Manager shall also manage quality program planning, quality program evaluation, identifying and resolving quality issues, and technical advisory services such as evaluating systems, analyzing data, establishing quality control procedures.  Performs quality control surveillances of processes, procedures, conformance to contract requirements, which includes Audit Readiness Internal Controls as QC inspection criteria.  The Disposition Alternate Project Manager uses WMS and other Government Data Systems.

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The ADPM shall have the ability to deploy globally in support of emerging requirements, within 48 hours of notification.

*Potential Hybrid Opportunity

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serves as primary government point of contract when Disposition Project Manager is not available.
  • Assists in managing day-to-day execution and oversight.
  • Ensures compliance, performance and reporting requirements are met successfully.
  • Designated POC in direct oversight and subcontractor management as directed by Program leadership.
  • Shares in overseeing all scheduling of personnel / work supervision / quality control.
  • Monitors cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs.
  • Recommends, develops, implements, and enforce procedures/programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three years of experience in logistics or contingency operations management
  • One year previous supervisory experience, preferably in a government contract environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Valid US or local driver's license and US passport
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
  • As needed, ability to successfully pass any medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of any deployment
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent five (5) years Government or private-sector work experience

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting government contract responsibilities in an OCONUS environment.
  • OCONUS work experience with a multi-national workforce
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards
  • Strong analytical capabilities with respect to metrics and process improvement

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

Depending on location and travel, position may be typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

May also be required to travel to CONUS or OCONUS locations to an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit / 50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme 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.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

       

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.

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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