Transformation IT Manager

Amentum•Washington, DC

21h•$180,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Transformation IT Manager located in Washington, DC. You will lead digital modernization initiatives across a complex, geographically dispersed IT enterprise, designing and guiding the transformation of legacy infrastructure and services into secure, scalable, and mission-aligned modern IT solutions. You’ll collaborate with program leadership, engineering teams, cybersecurity and service delivery experts, and end users to architect innovative solutions that meet evolving operational demands while balancing technical debt, security, cost, and performance. Your deep understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems, cloud technologies, and digital transformation in large, federated environments, along with your strong understanding of federal IT regulations, mission-critical system integration, and agile methodologies, will make you an ideal candidate for this role. We are pipelining candidates for a future contract award. Amentum is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, Amentum supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. Amentum has a workforce of approximately 50,000 people in over 80 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Chantily, VA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
At least 10 years of experience in Enterprise IT architecture
At least 5 years of experience leading transformation or modernization efforts in large-scale, complex environments
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing hybrid architectures (on-premise and cloud) within federal, DoD, or similarly regulated environments
Proven track record in transitioning legacy systems to modern platforms with minimal disruption to operations
Strong experience with zero-trust architectures, software-defined networking (SDN), and cybersecurity frameworks in a mission-critical environment
Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, Zachman)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and tools such as ServiceNow, virtualization platforms, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and DevSecOps pipelines
Strong experience planning and implementing agile methodologies across engineering and service teams within complex technical environments
Experience evaluating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, to support mission needs, with appropriate considerations for safe and secure deployment, in line with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and related federal guidance
Experience creating and executing federal technology roadmaps
Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) practices, particularly aligned with ITIL
Experience supporting change management and cultural shifts in large organizations
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Responsibilities

Support the creation of and provide leadership for an enterprise endeavor to modernize a Federal customer’s IT support model.
Serve as a change agent, liaising across government, Amentum, and subcontractor teams to create lasting technological, process, and cultural change.
Manages day-to-day technical operations including all aspects of systems integration, engineering design, material procurement, fabrication, systems assembly and installation, environmental testing, logistics, fielding, and follow-on support.
Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and implementation of all contract support activities.
Interface with government personnel.
Formulate and review project feasibility studies, determine costs, ensure conformance to work standards.
Identify, acquire and utilize company resources to achieve project technical objectives.
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of administrative, program, and technical personnel.
Responsible for managing and controlling schedules and cost to provide on time, within budget, performance of all aspects of the contractual effort.
Provides recommendations for resolution of technical problems to the Government staff and team.

Benefits

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.