Program Support Specialist Jr.

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, USA
In-Office
50-50 Hourly
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Program Support Specialist provides operations planning and technical support for Range User programs, documentation, cost estimates, and user guidance while maintaining program status and requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Program Support Specialist Jr. for the Space Force Range Contract  

Typical Duties

  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists by providing Operations Planning support, to include analysis of Range User Program requirements as well as technical analysis for optimizing support configurations
  • Participate in Range User planning meetings, in order to provide responses to changes in Program configurations
  • Develop Universal Documentation System (UDS) Level II documentation
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in providing guidance to Range Users on requirements, as well as development of the Program Requirements Document (PRD)
  • Review drafts of the PRD and provide technical guidance on required data, in order to facilitate final PRD delivery
  • Track change requirements to existing programs and report status to the Mission Operations team
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in determining Range User requirements that cannot be met, as response to the PRD, via development of the Program Support Plan (PSP)
  • Review, update, and coordinate distribution of UDS Level III Range Support documentation
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in developing Cost Estimates, based upon conceptual or documented support plans for launch and test programs independently or with assistance, from/to the Amentum Finance Department
  • Conduct comparative analysis of actual costs expended, versus estimated for launch/test programs
  • Assist senior Program Support Specialists in providing program information to government financial community in order to ensure Cost Estimate requirements are understood
  • Assist the Mission Control Specialist (MCS) with program-related duties and other tasks, as required by the mission
  • Successful completion of the Mission Controller qualification
  • Perform planning/operational duties as a qualified Mission Controller
  • Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or related military experience
  • Zero to two years of experience working with technical or instrumentation systems  
  • Knowledge of Western Range instrumentation and the Universal Documentation System (UDS) desired
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation

  • The annual starting salary for this position is $50.40 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays annually.

       

Compensation Details:

$50.40

       

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:

06/08/2026 - Until Filled

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.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years of experience with technical or instrumentation systems
  • Knowledge of Western Range instrumentation and the Universal Documentation System (UDS)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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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The Company
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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