Systems Engineer, Expert (Technical Program Manager))

Purpose and Impact

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Making key architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and ensuring scalability and security
• Taking large features and breaking them down into actionable epics, stories, and tasks for developers
• Making critical trade-offs between speed, technical quality, and product scope
• Guiding the team through technical issues and challenges
• Facilitating status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
• Preparing weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
• Anticipating technical bottlenecks and mitigating risks before they disrupt schedule
• Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams
• Periodically support business capture and proposal activities
• Develop technical roadmaps, briefings and project schedules
• Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office work environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with FS Poly
• Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
• Experience in high-priority sectors such as DoD or intelligence community is strongly preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies, coupled with tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-team communication abilities
• Familiarity with modern software development practices/architectures
• Excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills (including proposal writing)
• 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

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take poly)

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)

Minimum Years of Experience

5-8 Years in tactical technical project management. Hands-on experience with cloud environments, IT architecture, and AWS core services

Preferred Certifications

• AWS CLOUD Practitioner
• Certified Devops Engineer

Compensation Details

$200,000 - $220,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance