Position Title: Mid-Level Earned Value Analyst
Location: Remote
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: Remote
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Mid-Level Earned Value Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Be responsible for project controls, cost accounting and financial analysis specializing in integrating scope, cost, and schedule to measure program performance.
- Implement, maintain, and review Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) in accordance with Amentum System Description and industry standards.
- Track planned value, earned value, and actual cost to generate monthly performance reports to include but not limited to IPMRs
- explain cost and schedule variance in coordination with control account managers.
- evaluate Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs) to support program management in identifying cost risks.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Be able to multitask and meet strict deadlines
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
- Must have 6, or more, months of experience working in a management or leadership role
- Must have strong proficiency with MS Excel
- Must have a working knowledge of Deltek Cobra, Empower, or other EVM software tools. Microsoft Office suite
- Must have strong math and research skills
- Must have a strong understanding of Earned Value Management methodologies. management methodology
- Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
- Have strong proficiency in Cobra
- Have experience with MS Project.
- Have strong proficiency with Deltek Cobra, Empower, or other EVM software tools.etc. and financial systems
- Have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Be proficient in software like MS Office
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$120,000 – $145,000
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.
Original Posting:
07/21/2026 - 07/29/2026Amentum 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
- 10 or more years of general full-time work experience (may be reduced with advanced education)
- 5 or more years of directly related earned value/project controls experience
- 6 or more months of management or leadership experience
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel
- Working knowledge of Deltek Cobra, Empower, or other EVM software tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong math and research skills
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies
- Must have, or be able to obtain, an active DoD Secret security clearance
- Resumes submitted in month and year format
- Strong proficiency in Cobra
- Experience with MS Project
- Project Management Professional (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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