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Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

AI summary of the role

Expert-level Systems Engineer / Deputy Program Manager to lead a team of engineers and testers on a federal client's AWS cloud modernization and integration program in Northern VA.

No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.

What you’ll do

  • Oversee team development of technical deliverables
  • Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders
  • Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations
  • Monitor project schedules, risks, and issues and manage accordingly

What you’ll bring

  • Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
  • 8-10+ years of experience in government contracting, business development, strategy consulting, or innovation roles, with direct exposure to federal procurement
  • Proven track record of contributing to successful government contract wins, especially involving innovative or non-traditional acquisition methods

Technologies

AWS · SAFe · DevOps · AWS Cloud Practitioner

About Amentum

Mission-critical engineering, technology, and operations services for the US government and allies across defense, intelligence, nuclear, space, and environmental markets.

Public · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:

Purpose and Impact: Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer with Program Management experience to support its federal client in Northern VA. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and testers with client AWS CLOUD modernization and integration efforts. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of SAFe agile methodologies and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Essential Responsibilities: Oversee team development of technical deliverables Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations Monitor project schedules, risks, and issues and manage accordingly Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead
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Purpose and Impact: Amentum is seeking an Expert-level Systems Engineer with Program Management experience to support its federal client in Northern VA. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and testers with client AWS CLOUD modernization and integration efforts. The candidate will use their expert knowledge of SAFe agile methodologies and client software development lifecycle to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and security requirements for systems authorization and accreditation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Essential Responsibilities: Oversee team development of technical deliverables Facilitate status meetings with team members and key stakeholders Prepare weekly, monthly status reports, and presentations Monitor project schedules, risks, and issues and manage accordingly Cross-functional collaboration with Program Manager, Technical Lead and development teams Periodically support business capture and proposal activities Provide input and update technical roadmap as needed Promote knowledge sharing and foster innovation within the team Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office work environment Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Strong knowledge of AWS CLOUD modernization and integration functions Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field 8-10+ years [... source excerpt omitted ...] e 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 cust [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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

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