Amentum
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.
We are seeking
Deputy Section & Task Order Manager, Software Engineering and DevOps
under the JETSII contract.
Job 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 Qualifications
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 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
Requisition Preferences
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
Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
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.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Compensation Details EN3‑ESS
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 01/08/2026 - 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs).
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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.
We are seeking
Deputy Section & Task Order Manager, Software Engineering and DevOps
under the JETSII contract.
Job 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 Qualifications
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 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
Requisition Preferences
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
Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
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.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Compensation Details EN3‑ESS
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 01/08/2026 - 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs).
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