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$70k – $85k per year
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In office (McLean)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 4
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Amentum scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Amentum is a US government and critical infrastructure services contractor headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, providing engineering, technical, mission support and operations services in defense, intelligence, space, energy and environment markets. It has about 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and absorbed PAE in 2022 before combining with the Jacobs critical mission solutions business in 2024. Openings include aerospace, GN&C and reliability engineers, aircraft workers, database administrators, software engineers, biometric enrollment specialists and paralegals.

Amentum is seeking a Project Support Specialist to join our team in McLean, VA. This position provides analytical, financial, and project support to help ensure the effective execution of contract and project requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong project coordination skills, experience supporting a project management team and leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday AM Shift

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Assists with plans and manages projects under the direction of a Renovation Manager.
  • Coordinates project financial and budget activities to maximize efficiency and support project performance objectives.
  • Monitors project scope, deliverables, milestones, and metrics to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Effectively manages and tracks project budgets, schedules, reports or related material; Identifies and mitigates project risks.
  • Tracks, coordinates, and documents required project status updates.
  • Coordinates and prepares required project documentation.
  • Manages and maintain project cost allocations.
  • Prepares reports, memos, letters, presentations, and other documents as needed.
  • Maintain master files/schedules, and deliverables, prepare and report findings to project management staff.
  • May coordinate and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Organizes and maintains files, documentations, and records, electronically and on paper.
  • Supports continuous process improvement initiatives for project management group.
  • Supports Renovations Manager with analytical tasks, administrative tasks, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • 3+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree; 0-2 years of relevant experience with Master’s degree.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Google Workspace and scheduling software.
  • Experience supporting executing leadership with coordination, documentation, scheduling and operational support.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. Government security clearance. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Security Clearance Required:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. Government security clearance. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Active clearance not required to start.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid

responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and

policies pertaining to his/her job. 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.

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Compensation Details:

$70,000 - $85,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining 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:

11/12/2026 - 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.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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