Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a IT Project Manager III to provide support to the US DOE Office of Legacy Management IT Projects team. The IT Project Manager III will leverage their knowledge and experience to participate on teams to develop key new IT capabilities or to modernize and enhance existing capabilities, artifacts, and processes. The IT Project Manager III is responsible for planning and managing the execution of IT projects of medium to large size & complexity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leads or contributes to the overall design, selection, installation, modification, and operation of an information systems capability.
2.Understands and applies Project Management practices.
3.Follows standard procedures for a particular set of applications.
4.Develops documentation and delivers training in the fundamentals of various applications.
5.Scheduling expertise and cost management.
6.Authority to complete assignments according to standard operating procedures; Exercises own judgement in proposing a solution for handling non-standard assignments.
7.Developing cost estimates, project plans and execution of projects
8.Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE
Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology. Experience in lieu of education considered.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of applicable and proven experience in leading Information Technology / Services Projects.
Licenses
Valid Driver’s License.
Certifications
No professional certification required. PMP certification preferred.
No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Travel: Less than 5%
REQUIRED SCREENINGS
1.Drug Screen
2.Physical Assessment (if applicable)
3.Background Check
4.Driver Record Screen
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1.Developed communication skills, both written & verbal. Able to translate technical jargon to simple business language.
2.Understands and applies Project Management methodologies and practices.
1.Safety – The foundation of everything we do.
2.Teamwork – Leading with trust, open communication, and collaboration.
3.Quality – Striving to exceed expectations.
4.Ownership – Each of us has the responsibility to contribute and be accountable.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Aligned with Fit-For-Duty evaluation requirements.
Physical Activities:
Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not require any supervisor responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL:
Employment is at will, unless prohibited by local and/or state laws.
Compensation Details:
$86,000 - $108,369
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:
10/14/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent applicable experience in lieu of education
- At least 7 years of proven experience leading Information Technology or IT services projects
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization
- U.S. citizenship for facility credentials or authorization at the work location
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical jargon into business language
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
- PMP certification
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
