Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

The JETS II contract is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Task Order Manager to support the JETS II contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This role serves as the primary interface with NASA customers for assigned task orders and is responsible for ensuring successful execution across technical, schedule, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting human spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for NASA customers on assigned task orders

• Manage task order performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables

• Track budgets, labor hours, and support financial reporting requirements

• Define and update task order scope in collaboration with NASA throughout the fiscal year

• Coordinate with project managers and leads to anticipate and manage changes in work or charges

• Provide monthly variance reports and detailed financial summaries to NASA stakeholders

• Develop and tailor reporting formats to meet specific customer needs

• Oversee staffing, onboarding, and workforce alignment in coordination with leadership

• Conduct regular project reviews covering cost, schedule, risk, and deliverables

• Maintain active risk management across all assigned projects

• Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development for new work proposals

• Ensure compliance with contractual, audit, safety, and quality standards

• Collaborate with technical leads, functional managers, and subcontractors for effective execution

• Prepare, present and deliver monthly status reports and performance metrics to NASA and contract stakeholders​​

Qualifications - External

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor degree in engineering and a minimum f 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Experience in aerospace, engineering services, or government contracting

• 5+ years of project, program, or task order management experience

• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills

• Experience working with senior managers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (MS Office Suite, MS Project, etc.)

• Must be able to support onsite at NASA/JSC and offsite in person.​

Requisition Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Project Management (with relevant experience)

• Experience supporting NASA or similar government task order environments

• Prior leadership experience in staff management and customer engagement

• PMP or equivalent project management certification

• Familiarity with Smartsheet and workflow automation tools

Compensation Details:

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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:

04/01/2026 - 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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