Program Manager – Kaiserslautern Base Operations Consolidated

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Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU
In-Office
110K-130K Annually
Expert/Leader
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages day-to-day operations for a U.S. Army base operations and total maintenance contract. Coordinates mission support, workforce welfare, safety, quality management, workload allocation, resource utilization, budgets, contractual deliverables, documentation, risk mitigation, and customer responses. Requires substantial military or Army civilian experience, operations and logistics expertise, senior leadership experience, contract and finance management knowledge, English and German proficiency, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a valid driver’s license.
Summary Generated by Built In

Purpose:

Manage day-to-day operations of the Kaiserslautern Base Operations Consolidated

Total Maintenance Contract - KBOSS in support of the US Army.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates/integrates all mission support required in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the contract and acts as the focal point for Military leadership in support of those requirements.
  • Responsible for the health and welfare of all assigned contract employees.
  • Enforces program standards of performance and discipline.
  • Instills a safety first mentality and culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries.
  • Implements a Quality Management program that establishes, monitors and reports on compliance with Program Operating Procedures (POP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), program directives, Work Instructions (WI), performance metrics and customer feedback.
  • Ensures proper division of workload based on mission support requirements.
  • Ensures the efficient and productive utilization of resources.
  • Accomplishes all contractual requirements within the allocated operating budget.
  • Manages strategic operational aspects of the program; monitors project operational aspects.
  • Reviews and ensures CDRLs are in accordance with published standards and schedules.
  • Minimizes program exposure to risk through planning and analysis.
  • Ensures program documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Enforces the highest of ethical standards and conduct IAW Company policy.
  • Responds to and coordinates responses to corporate tasking and initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor of Science degree, preferably engineering, or Foreign Country Equivalent, or documented five (5) years of experience in Project Management and facility operations, preventive maintenance, repair,  construction services, and equipment preventive maintenance and repair. When approved by the KO,  may be substituted for educational requirements.
  • Be able to correctly identify required maintenance, define project requirements, and relay any findings in writing (preferably) and/or orally in a way that employee understands requirements.
  • Office Automation: familiar with MS Office systems.
  • The Contractor shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language and German  language at a minimum B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 
    (CEFR) scale
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required. / Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

  • 10 years U.S. military or Department of Army Civilian experience required.
  • 5 years’ experience in operations and/or logistics required.
  • 3 years as a senior leader/manager (brigade/battalion command, contract PM/DPM, or company president/VP/director) required.
  • Retired field grade officer or GS15 with experience in Base Operations preferred.
  • Base Service Support (BSS) experience preferred.
  • Work experience may be substituted for educational requirements and/or educational achievements may be substituted for years of experience.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of contract and finance management.
  • Knowledge of Army maintenance management and logistics systems.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills.
  • Familiar with human resources management practices and principles.
  • Driver’s license is required.

Certification, License & Clearance:

  • U.S./ EU Citizenship required.
  • Current valid driver’s license required

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

  • Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
  • Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

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.

       

Compensation Details:

110,000 - 130,000 Euro

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, or approved equivalent experience
  • 10 years of U.S. military or Department of Army Civilian experience
  • 5 years of experience in operations and/or logistics
  • 3 years of senior leadership or management experience
  • English and German language proficiency at minimum B2 CEFR level
  • Knowledge of contract and finance management
  • Knowledge of Army maintenance management and logistics systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with human resources management practices and principles
  • Valid driver’s license
  • U.S. or EU citizenship
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in extreme environmental and hazardous conditions
  • Advanced degree
  • Retired field-grade officer or GS-15 with Base Operations experience
  • Base Service Support experience

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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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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