Amentum · 3 days ago
Deputy Section Manager and Task Order Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working closely with NASA. They are seeking a Deputy Section & Task Order Manager in Software Engineering and DevOps to manage a team of approximately 40 employees, ensuring effective communication with NASA customers and oversight teams while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Report to the Software Engineering and Subsystem Management Section Manager. The position is responsible for the management of approximately 40 Employees
Maintain a positive, constructive, professional relationship with the NASA customers and other NASA support contractors
Interface with NASA Software Engineering Leads & Software Engineering oversight teams
Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills
Perform duties as a Deputy Section Manager:
Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints
Assist in approving timecards on a weekly basis
Assist and reviewing and approving travel requests
Assist with personnel performance reviews
Assist with resolution of employee performance issues
Ensure proper team reporting on tasking
Assist with recruiting activities
Ensure personnel are recognized for accomplishments
Perform duties as the Deputy Task Order Manager
Assist with the management (creation, coordination and revision) of scope, cost, schedule and risk for government contract task orders
Develop, manage and monitor cost plans, estimates and actuals
Ensure proper team reporting on tasking
Conduct routine customer project reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence
Maintain active risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all projects and work functions
Communicate project status to senior JETS management
Work in a fast-paced, Agile environment Promote a culture of caring and safety
Demonstrate a Servant/Leader approach to management
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Perform other duties as assigned or as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience
Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude with a history of effectively interacting with senior managers at all levels
Previous project management experience required
Experience leading a development project across the full development life cycle
Must be able to perform employee management duties including recruiting, developing, and terminating personnel
Experience fostering a collaborative team environment
Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype, SharePoint, Jira
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Ability to prepare written documents/presentations and to verbally present at various meetings
Must have strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrates leadership ability to oversee a team of professionals working on multiple small and large projects concurrently
Self-starter who can understand and absorb new concepts quickly
Must be local to the JSC area and willing to work offsite at Amentum building and onsite at Johnson Space Center on a regular basis
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Preferred
Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle
Experience in Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development
Minimum of 5 years' experience with NASA/JSC
10 years of experience with NASA/JSC flight software processes
Prior experience with government contract task order management
Prior experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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