Task Order Lead

Amentum•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Task Order Lead for a mission critical logistics program in northern Virginia. The Task Order Lead is responsible for supporting the execution, coordination, and management of all task order activities. This position serves as the principal integrator across training, logistics, facilities, and sustainment workstreams, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, event synchronization, and stakeholder coordination. The Task Order Lead works closely with the Amentum PMO, subcontractor teams, and oversight elements to monitor execution timelines, milestone achievement, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Project Management, Business Administration, Logistics, etc., and 1 year of relevant experience OR 10 years of experience supporting government task orders or programs
Strong understanding of project/task order management principles
Demonstrated experience in operational risk management and corrective action planning
Excellent interpersonal skills for internal team coordination and customer-facing communication
Competency with integrated master scheduling (IMS) principles and performance tracking tools
Proficient in oral, written, and virtual communications
Ability to function at a high level with little oversight as well as work as part of a larger team to complete mission objectives
Capable of working under tight deadlines and managing tasks through successful completion
US Citizenship Required
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph Required

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of leadership or operational management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leading daily operational meetings and maintaining real-time situational awareness across workstreams.
Coordinating task order activity updates, data collection, risk reporting, and status briefings.
Monitoring operational performance against schedules, burn rates, and staffing plans.
Supporting surge staffing efforts, resource allocation adjustments, and event readiness validations.
Serving as the backup to the Deputy Program Manager for customer interactions, milestone reviews, and escalated issues.
Ensuring effective communication and workflow synchronization across all subcontractor partners.
Assisting with preparation of program reports, logistics tracking, sustainment planning, and facility readiness assessments.
Other duties as assigned.