Task Order Lead

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 role works closely with the Amentum PMO, subcontractor teams, and oversight elements to monitor execution timelines, milestone achievement, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational meetings and maintain real‑time situational awareness across workstreams.
• Coordinate task order activity updates, data collection, risk reporting, and status briefings.
• Monitor operational performance against schedules, burn rates, and staffing plans.
• Support surge staffing efforts, resource allocation adjustments, and event readiness validations.
• Serve as backup to the Deputy Program Manager for customer interactions, milestone reviews, and escalated issues.
• Ensure effective communication and workflow synchronization across all subcontractor partners.
• Assist with preparation of program reports, logistics tracking, sustainment planning, and facility readiness assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Project Management, Business Administration, Logistics) + 1 year of relevant experience or 10 years of experience supporting government task orders or programs.
• 2–3 years of leadership or operational management experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proficiency in oral, written, and virtual communications.
• Ability to function with little oversight and as part of a larger team to complete mission objectives.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and managing tasks through successful completion.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting to 20 pounds. Constant sitting while using a computer terminal, continuous visual review of documents, and ongoing speech/hearing for communication. Requires constant mental alertness, planning/organizing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Employees must continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment, complete required training, fulfill self‑aid/buddy‑aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Employees must adhere to the Amentum Quality Policy, comply with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts, and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Employees must read, understand, and implement all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of relevant plans, procedures, and policies.

Pay

US: $85,000 – $100,000 (estimate; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws).

Benefits

• 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