Senior Program Operations Manager — Columbia, MD at

About the Team and Mission

Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) has been awarded a strategic five-year contract to serve as the Large Business Team Lead for enterprise-wide cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support in the Maryland area. This program is critical to protecting and supporting resources across the customer's enterprise, operating within the high-stakes environment of the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

About the Role

The Senior Program Operations Manager (SPOM) serves as the day-to-day operational engine of the Program Management Office (PMO), reporting directly to the Program Manager. In this capacity, you will orchestrate cost, schedule, risk, performance, staffing, and deliverables across multiple Prime Technical Task Orders (TTOs). This is a leadership role where you will work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior customer counterparts to shape outcomes that drive mission success.

As the deputy operational authority, you will act as a trusted delegate for execution decisions, managing the PMO's business tempo through status meetings, reviews, and surge events. You will champion the ATI team culture, instilling consistent processes and tools while mentoring junior staff on career development and cross-training. The role demands a systems-thinker who can build repeatable processes and dashboards that scale, ensuring cost performance stays within funded ceilings and risks are proactively mitigated.

Work Environment and Culture

This position is performed on-site at ATI PMO facilities and customer locations in Columbia, MD, Hanover, and within a 50-mile radius of Fort Meade. The role requires working inside a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and maintaining sustained focus across concurrent technical and management priorities. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 0600 and 1800 and core hours from 1000 to 1400. On-call availability is required to support PMO surge events and incident response.

Amentum fosters a culture of safety, quality, and compliance. As a federal contractor, we maintain a drug-free workplace and enforce rigorous safety and quality policies to ensure the highest standards of service for our government partners.

Hiring Process and Application

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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening process and verification of an active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph. Please note that as a federal contractor, this screening may include testing for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Broken Land Parkway, Kings Contrivance, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, United States

Columbia, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead day-to-day PMO operations and serve as deputy operational authority for the Program Manager
check_circleDevelop and drive team workflows, processes, and standard operating procedures
check_circleManage the CDRL and non-CDRL deliverables portfolio including financial and compliance reporting
check_circleCoordinate recurring PMO business tempo including status meetings, reviews, and program reviews
check_circleUpdate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and SOPs for incoming TTOs, surges, and contract changes
check_circleGovern the Risk Register, lead monthly risk reviews, and elevate program-level risks to stakeholders
check_circlePartner with the Finance Lead on EAC, accruals, invoicing, and ensuring cost performance stays within ceilings
check_circleCoordinate Government Furnished Property, procurement, travel, training, and Section 508 compliance

Requirements

verifiedActive TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
verifiedBachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
verified15 years of progressive program management experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers
verifiedMinimum 7 years in a senior PMO leadership role on cleared cybersecurity, RMF, or cyber operations contracts
verifiedProject Management Professional (PMP) certification required
verifiedInformation Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+) strongly preferred
verifiedProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Power BI, ServiceNow, SharePoint, and CostPoint
verifiedWorking knowledge of NIST RMF, authorization workflows, and cybersecurity service operations

Nice to Have

Direct experience supporting Maryland Procurement Office (MPO). Experience as Deputy Program Manager or Program Operations Manager on an LSMFT, JV, or multi-Prime construct with documented Small Business participation goals. Experience operating or leading a collaborative Program Management structure. Familiarity with CDRLs/deliverables and MPO-specific reporting tools and deadlines. Power BI dashboard design and ServiceNow workflow experience. Demonstrated use of AI/generative AI tools to accelerate PMO operations. Master's degree in Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related field. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent process-improvement credential.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circlePaid time off and holidayscheck_circleRetirement benefits including 401(k) matchingcheck_circleEducational reimbursementParental leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Risk Management Framework, Nist RMF, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Power Bi, Servicenow, Sharepoint, Costpoint, PMP, Cism.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline required; Master's degree in Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related field strongly preferred.

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A Senior Program Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Amentum is responsible for the following: Lead day-to-day PMO operations and serve as deputy operational authority for the Program Manager; Develop and drive team workflows, processes, and standard operating procedures; Manage the CDRL and non-CDRL deliverables portfolio including financial and compliance reporting; and Coordinate recurring PMO business tempo including status meetings, reviews, and program reviews.

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Amentum is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance; Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; 15 years of progressive program management experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers; Minimum 7 years in a senior PMO leadership role on cleared cybersecurity, RMF, or cyber operations contracts; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; and Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+) strongly preferred.

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Senior Program Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Amentum is based in Broken Land Parkway, Kings Contrivance, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Amentum has listed this Senior Program Operations Manager with Security Clearance role as on-site.

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Senior Program Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Amentum typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Senior Program Operations Manager with Security Clearance at Amentum include Risk Management Framework; Nist RMF; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project; Power Bi; Servicenow; Sharepoint; and Costpoint.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline required; and Master's degree in Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related field strongly preferred.

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