DHS S&T Portfolio Deputy Program Manager

Help identify and implement new technologies to protect America’s homeland! Amentum is actively seeking a Deputy Program Manager with government contract administration experience to support the program management process for a portfolio of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) and other multi-domain awareness research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) projects supporting the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T).  The successful candidate will drive project execution in collaboration with DHS HQ and component staffs, vendors, and other subject matter experts and supporting contract organizations.

This position is telework, located in vicinity of the National Captiol Region.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage program activities in multiple disciplines covering technical and/or non-technical areas.
• Perform management level customer interface, including responsibility for contractual deliverables, development of responses to the Requests for Quotes, subcontract terms and conditions, statements of work, purchase requests, and overall task execution.
• Supervise, coach and lead diverse technical and/or non-technical projects, multi-disciplinary working groups, and integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Develop required documentation in support of customer technical and programmatic deliverables.
• Develop purchase orders and track project contract acquired property from delivery through final acceptance by government.
• Interface with customers to develop detailed staffing requirements, assignments, and plans to meet customer needs.
• Maintain responsibility for the dedication of company resources to accomplish program milestones and meet cost objectives.
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of operational problems in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings and conferences as required.
• Act as hiring manager and supervisor for Amentum program staff as directed.
• Participate in and support business development and contract capture activities for core customer and adjacent functional areas as directed.
• Other activities as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.U.S. citizenship
• Must be able to pass DHS entry of duty (EOD) requirements to start and maintain Public Trust suitability status
• Reside within 4 hours of the National Capital Region
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline complemented by 8 years’ experience or a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience.
• At least 7 years experience with DHS and/or DoD acquisitions, major systems, or programs.
• Experience solving programmatic/process issues with contractor and government personnel.  
• Experience with DHS, DoD, or industry for major systems or programs
• Proficiency with developing schedules, risk registers, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), dashboards, word-processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Project, and integrated software applications
• Up to 15% travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Public Trust designation
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Active Program Management Professional certification
• Knowledge of DHS, DoD, or other law enforcement C-UAS efforts during the last five years
• Experience with requirements generation, capability development, integration and field testing for technical projects.
•  Demonstrated experience working with multiple government, contractor, subcontractor, and equipment supplier stakeholders to complete projects in compressed timeframes.
• FAA part 107 license

Compensation Details:

$140,000 - $160,000

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:

10/23/2026 - 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.

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