Program Director

Overview

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply curiosity, ambition, and imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by safety, collaboration, and well-being as integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all seven continents.

Amentum is currently seeking a Program Director for a program located within the Sustainment and Analytics Business Unit. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for all contractual and financial requirements while ensuring compliance and strategic objectives. Exceptional program management skills are required to create change, implement best practices, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategies, objectives, and plans to ensure successful delivery of services to the customer.
• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to customer feedback on cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet objectives.
• Address contractual and technical programmatic issues and work with functional units to prepare modifications and negotiate changes with the customer.
• Track performance metrics, develop report formats, and prepare reports that demonstrate contract performance for management and the customer.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates with stakeholders to monitor progress and address issues.
• Monitor expenditures and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on performance.
• Ensure success in meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related inquiries and communications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to optimize program performance and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze maintenance results and make operational course corrections to ensure high-quality maintenance is consistently provided.
• Provide in-depth knowledge to evaluate and use a continuous process improvement approach for maintenance operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline. Two (2) years of related experience can substitute each year of college. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least twenty (20) years of aircraft maintenance leadership/managerial experience equivalent to an Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager, Group or Squadron Commander, with in-depth skills in analytical and evaluative techniques.
• Understand large-scale aircraft maintenance organizations and the functions of related Wing/base activities and interrelationships with Maintenance Directorate, AETC/A4, 19 AF/LG, Air Force Materiel Command, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Understand personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, with ability to adjust operations to meet emergencies and to manage resources to meet objectives.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation

Compensation Details: 175K- 185K

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable 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

01/26/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity

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, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship 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 rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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