Systems Engineer, Expert (Deputy Program Manager)

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

1d•$200,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer with Program Management experience to support its federal client in Northern VA. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and testers with client AWS CLOUD modernization and integration efforts. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of SAFe agile methodologies and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
8-10+ years of experience in government contracting, business development, strategy consulting, or innovation roles, with direct exposure to federal procurement.
Proven track record of contributing to successful government contract wins, especially involving innovative or non-traditional acquisition methods.
Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred.
Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable government solutions.
Knowledge of government contracting processes, vehicles, and compliance.
Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing and executive briefings).
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, regulated environment with a bias toward experimentation and learning from pilots.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
TS/SCI Security Clearance (Ability and willingness to take poly)
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
8-10 Years Minimum Experience

Nice To Haves

AWS CLOUD Practitioner Certification
Certified Devops Engineer Certification

Responsibilities

Oversee team development of technical deliverables
Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
Monitor project schedules, risks, and issues and manage accordingly
Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
Provide input and update technical roadmap as needed
Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team
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.