Program Manager – Data Analytics at Amentum – US-VA-McLean | Jobyssey

Purpose and Impact:

We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of analysts and engineers supporting a client’s performance measurement program.

The Program Manager – Data Analytics will serve as the primary point of contact for the Government, providing overall leadership, direction, and oversight for all contractor personnel. This role ensures the successful execution of program tasks, delivery of high-quality outputs, and expert support across performance management, business analytics, and technical domains.

Additionally, the Program Manager will act as the key liaison to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), managing all contract-related matters, including cost, schedule, and overall performance.

Work Schedule: M-F, 40 hours/week (Flex time, Comp time, and Extended Work Week (EWW) approved)

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

Plan, direct, and schedule the timely and successful completion of the work on the contract.
Monitor program performance regularly for conformance to original program scope and maintain continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
Maintain on-going coordination with contract support team to ensure timely and accurate completion and/or delivery of monthly and as-needed program requirements.
Prepare and disseminate Monthly Contract Status Report (MCSR) to the client regarding contract status, compliance, satisfaction, and limitations.
Serve as the single focal point to the COTR for managing all tasks and subtasks.
As Principal Representative for project direction, provide the COTR and CO with information and solutions regarding significant issues that will have a direct impact on the contract.
Provide on-going leadership, guidance, and direction to all personnel assigned to the contract.
Provide daily oversight and management of personnel contract hours including but not limited to timecard submittal, review, approval, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and resolution of discrepancies.
Conduct daily technical standup meetings with all personnel assigned to the contract.
Conduct bi-weekly workstream review and planning meetings with all personnel assigned to the contract.
Staff the PMPS program in a timely manner and in line with our approved technical approach throughout the life of the program
Develop, oversee, and/or manage the program's knowledge management and business continuity documents, briefing the client whenever necessary.
Engage regularly with staff to identify organizational gaps and opportunities.
Gather program/project requirements and evaluate, analyze, and propose operational and technical solutions.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Most work will be done at a desk or computer. General Office environment. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Attendance:

Attendance is critical at all times. Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and days may vary depending on business requirements. Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests for overtime should the situation occur.

Other Essential Functions:

Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Must be well-organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements. Must be willing to travel as needed. Must take and pass a drug test and background check as well as a motor vehicle records check. Must be a US citizen.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

To excel in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, a superior understanding of performance measurement principles, and experience applying qualitative and quantitative methods to the analysis of organizational performance, operations, and budgeting.
Intermediate to advanced expertise in data visualization, to include significant knowledge of Tableau and ability to create Tableau dashboards.
Intermediate to advanced expertise in SQL and python programming languages.
Expertise in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Expertise to present management strategy and analytic outcomes to drive client strategy and decision making.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with POLY

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

(5) five to (7) seven years of progressive research or analytics experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, a quantitative discipline or another related field.
Seven year’s experience in the practice of analytics within the Intelligence Community (IC) or the Department of Defense (DoD).
Strong understanding of the client’s mission activities and goals
Demonstrated experience with the client and the Sponsor’s organization

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$200,000-$230,000

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:

06/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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