Amentum is seeking a Project Management Analyst to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division’s Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Systems Integration Team in Dahlgren, VA. This position will support the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of E3 projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with program objectives, schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
Project Management Analyst Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with overseeing and coordinating all phases of the E3 project portfolio to ensure alignment with project and program goals.
- Review the planning, development, and integration of individual projects and initiatives to accomplish E3 objectives.
- Coordinate E3 objectives with sponsor timelines, initiatives, program plans, project plans, strategies, and functions.
- Apply project management best practices and quality standards to support effective program execution.
- Manage and track project tasks, schedules, activities, deadlines, and resource requirements.
- Develop and track spend plans, procurement activities, future resource needs, and investments.
- Monitor technical, cost, and schedule performance and communicate findings to technical representatives, program management, and customers.
- Provide project status updates, recommendations, and other information necessary to support program decision-making.
- Prepare and present informal and formal reports, briefings, and recommendations during team-level meetings and to senior civilian and military personnel.
- Collaborate with civilian, military, contractor, and government personnel to identify and resolve project issues and monitor project performance.
- Participate in the development and briefing of project reviews.
Minimum Requirements:
- Five (5) years of experience performing administrative and financial management activities, including resource planning, project scheduling, budgeting, manpower planning, and financial reporting.
- Experience using Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, including task coordination, schedules, resource management, and required programmatic documentation.
- Ability to work independently and professionally interface with government agencies, contractors, military personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start). Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Microsoft Project Orange Belt 2016 certification.
Compensation Details:
$70000
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:
10/02/2026 - 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.
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Skills Required
- Five years of experience in administrative and financial management activities, including resource planning, project scheduling, budgeting, manpower planning, and financial reporting
- Experience using Microsoft Project
- Ability to manage projects, including task coordination, scheduling, resource management, and programmatic documentation
- Ability to work independently and professionally interface with government agencies, contractors, military personnel, and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain at least an interim Secret security clearance before starting
- U.S. citizenship required to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Project Management Professional certification
- Microsoft Project Orange Belt 2016 certification
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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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