Chief EngineerOperations Manager

**Contingent key position for upcoming proposal**

Are you ready to support critical Army missions and make a lasting impact

Amentum is seeking a Chief Engineer/Operations Manager to join our team to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The selected candidate will lead and oversee Instrumentation Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Improvement and Modernization (I&M) efforts supporting the Reagan Test Site Operations Sustainment Improvement and Engineering (ROSIE) contract.

If you excel in collaborative high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation excellence and shaping the future of Army operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the RTS Instrumentation Chief Engineer and Operations Manager working within a research and development as well as operational environment.
• Lead the development execution and maintenance of ROSIE Instrumentation I&M and O&M plans in alignment with contractual objectives.
• Ensure the operational performance baseline is maintained through adherence to approved configuration control and change management procedures.
• Develop and manage engineering efforts labor estimates cost projections and risk assessments relative to ROSIE instrumentation systems.
• Oversee and track the execution and completion of instrumentation-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and deliverables to ensure completion within budget and aligned scheduling.
• Establish and supervise performance measurement systems analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and government counterparts to define strategies address challenges and ensure achievement of project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance for radar telemetry and optical systems operations and maintenance to support ROSIE missions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline or a Ph.D. in a related field with three years waived from the experience requirement.
• 15 years of progressively complex experience in engineering or a related scientific discipline with a background in project and operations management in ballistic missile test mission planning or similar technical fields.
• Demonstrated familiarity with radar telemetry and/or optics concepts and operations is required.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams and manage complex engineering projects.
• Exceptional ability to analyze technical challenges forecast solutions and execute long-term strategies in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.