Operations Manager

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Manager to join our team in McLean, VA. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives at the intersection of operational execution and strategic program support.

As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), the Operations Manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership and functional managers to ensure program alignment, enhance performance visibility, and drive successful delivery of customer mission objectives. Success in this role requires strong organizational structure, analytical insight, and a commitment to accountability.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Strong understanding of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair, and operations
• Experience improving operational processes, systems, and efficiencies
• Ability to interpret and implement maintenance policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to support technical operations and cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma, vocational/trade school certification, or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering, facilities, or business experience
• Minimum of 8 years of management-level experience and comparable leadership responsibility similar to the current scope of work
• Strong working knowledge with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in asset-intensive operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience as a manager/supervisor working in unionized environments
• Demonstrated personnel management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities engineering, maintenance, repair and operations

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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.  

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 his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

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:

Amentum 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.