*** Please note, position is contingent upon award ***
Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the intelligence community.
This role focuses on understanding and enabling the U.S. industrial base to rapidly scale production of critical capabilities, with emphasis on real-world constraints, cost, and speed.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing strategy, production systems analysis, industrial economics, supply chain analysis, or operations research
Experience analyzing OEM and multi-tier supplier networks, including production throughput, bottlenecks, and cost structures
Demonstrated ability to build and apply quantitative models of production systems (capacity, elasticity, scale-up vs. scale-out, mobilization timelines)
Experience working with or supporting manufacturing operations, production environments, or industrial programs
Strong ability to synthesize technical, economic, and operational data into clear, decision-relevant insights
Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.
Desired Capabilities and Characteristics:
Experience in high-volume or capital-intensive industries (automotive, semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, heavy machinery, logistics)
Familiarity with factory modeling, discrete-event simulation, or supply chain risk analysis
Experience mapping and analyzing complex supply chains, including identification of critical dependencies and constraints
Experience with cost modeling, make/buy decisions, or capital expenditure planning
Experience analyzing or planning for rapid scale-up, surge production, or time-constrained operations
Experience working across government, industry, and public-private partnerships
Ability to operate and make recommendations under uncertainty with incomplete or imperfect data
Exposure to defense manufacturing, munitions, or DoD platforms preferred
Understanding of industrial policy, reindustrialization, or supply chain resilience
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis/visualization tools
Active Top Secret US Government Clearance
Compensation Details:
$125K-$200K
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:
04/02/2026 - 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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