Engineer 2 Project Manager

Amentum•US-FL-Kennedy Space Center-KSC KPLSS (FL979), FL

7d•$89,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer 2 Project Manager for the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program will be part of a fast-paced environment and lead complex projects to successful completion at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) FL. This role requires expert level skills in Earned Value Management (EVM), risk mitigation and foundational project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project controls experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering, or related field, plus three years experience.
project management experience in complex, multi-workstream environments.
Demonstrated expert level proficiency in EVM and project controls.
Strong experience with quantitative and qualitative risk management methods.
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, Power Bi, Smartsheet or Jira.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to interface with engineering teams to interpret requirements, evaluate technical data and support design reviews.
Experience integrating engineering estimates, technical performance measures and system maturity into project baselines.
Ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to translate technical scope into cost, schedule and risk artifacts.
Ability to travel as needed.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
US citizenship is required for restricted area access.
A driver's license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates.
No relocation allowance provided.
Experience supporting Aerospace ground operations, facility systems upgrades or infrastructure modernization efforts.
Familiarity with engineering documentation such as Technical Briefs, design packages, models, drawings, and configuration management processes.
Knowledge of system maintenance, inspection requirements and compliance standards (ASME, NASA or equivalent).
Experience managing projects involving mechanical, cryogenic, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
Working understanding of system safety engineering, including hazard analysis, failure modes evaluation and corrective action development.
Background in coordinating engineering support for launch site operations, maintenance planning or system readiness activities.
Experience implementing blended or scaled agile methodologies.
Working knowledge of NASA, DoD or Aerospace industry technical standards, especially regarding safety, materials, mechanical systems and pressure systems.
Familiarity with engineering tools such as CAD platforms (SolidWorks, CREO, AutoCAD), modeling, or system simulation environments.

Responsibilities

Lead complex planning, execution and delivery of projects aligned with the organizational goals.
Develop and manage project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans and baselines.
Apply expert level EVM to track performance, identify variances and drive corrective actions.
Maintain cost, schedule and scope controls using established project management frameworks.
Identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and ensure effective response strategies.
Provide clear status updates, dashboards and executive level reporting to stakeholders.
Facilities cross-functional communication and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote and apply best practices from agile, hybrid and other project management methodologies.
Support ongoing improvements to project management processes.
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.