VP of Operations

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Job Summary

The VP of Operations is responsible for the overall success of a major program or group of programs, ensuring the achievement of all financial and performance objectives, maintaining customer satisfaction, and driving successful recompetes and new business growth.

Principal Accountabilities

• Formulates objectives and establishes road map for achievement.
• Demonstrates leadership as necessary to execute Company strategy.
• Supports Business Group/Line Leaders to ensure fulfillment of program and proposal objectives including cost, quality, and schedules while maintaining company profit objectives.
• Responsible for driving Business Development Transformation initiatives.
• Partners with Company senior leaders to support and expand strategic account management across the U.S. Air Force and Space Force portfolios.
• Profit and Loss of all program(s) falling within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Oversight of budgeting and expense controls to ensure maximum efficiency of resources.
• Ensures new business initiatives are in accordance with company strategic plans and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides leadership to program supervisors as they oversee operational execution and performance of their area(s) of responsibility.
• Manages the supervision and work assignments of any assigned employees.
• Responsible for all strategic activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility.
• Formulates new business strategies. Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility.
• Develops and sustains customer interfaces.
• Articulates, sets example and ensures the adequacy of controls associated with the need for the program(s) to operate with uncompromising integrity and ethics in all dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Perform other duties as requested to include leadership support to Business Groups other than Mission Solutions.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong familiarity with Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain marketing techniques.
• Strong relationships and familiarity with expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain operations.
• Must be knowledgeable of Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain structure and acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities.
• Extensive hands-on experience leading highly complex and competitive business, programs, and teams.
• Broad-based Pricing, Estimating, Planning, and Transition skills.
• Ability to partner with members of Amentum/Mission Solutions Senior Leadership Team to advance strategic objectives of enterprise.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree required in Business Management or associated discipline.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
  • Master’s Degree desired.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in Government Contracting with at least eight (8) years in managerial roles.
• Demonstrated Track Record of Performance.

Reporting Relationships

Title of Supervisor: SVP Operations, Expeditionary & Diplomacy Supply Chain Business Line

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.

Travel

Minimal degree of domestic and international travel required.

Leadership Competencies

Must have successful track history of the following competencies:

• Leading with Character - by displaying honesty, integrity, humility, courage, and willingness to develop himself/herself
• Building Through Teamwork - by creating a trusting environment, collaborating with teammates, handling conflict management effectively, listening versus transmitting, and displaying sensitivity to all cultures
• Inspiring Commitment - by motivating others, developing talent, delegating effectively, communicating well, and creating a positive work environment
• Delivering Results - by producing and performing responsibilities, prioritizing and planning effectively, demonstrating good business acumen, and improving processes
• Creating The Future – by creating a better future state, developing a path to get there, having a strategic mindset and strong customer focus, and executing value-based decision making.

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 job.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

       

Compensation Details:

$375,003.20

       

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:

11/13/2026 - 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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