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Program Performance Manager (Chief of Staff) IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum
Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026
💰 $195,000/yr($170,000/yr$195,000/yr)

About the role

Position Title: Program Performance Manager (Chief of Staff)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Program Performance Manager (Chief of Staff) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

  • Be responsible for managing complex and diverse intra- and inter-departmental organizations, conducting staff integration and organization, and lead staff functions and coordination
  • Formalize the goals and objectives that achieve the IRES and Enterprise IT vision
    • recommend performance measures and priorities for activities and resources that achieve greater efficiencies and effectiveness for our organization and our customers.
  • Support the director and other department leaders to increase performance, collaboration, and problem solving across cross-functional teams while ensuring proper alignment with priorities, vision and resources
  • Oversee strategic business initiatives from development to successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership
  • Plan and lead strategic initiatives from development through to execution.
  • Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
  • Review, design, and execute improvements to organizational structure and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity

The successful candidate will:

  • Have strong communication skills at the Senior Executive/Flag/General officer level

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

  • Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
    • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
  • Must have at least 10 years of directly related experience leading a large organization(s)
  • Must have experience in strategic and operational planning with proven experience in organizing and directing multiple teams.
  • Must have experience in advising senior leadership, assisting in decision-making, and managing programs
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

  • Have a Master’s degree in Management or Leadership
  • Have a strong background with enterprise supply management and procurement
  • Have experience in managing cross-functional organizations across multiple domains
  • Have experience managing large and complex projects/programs/missions
  • Have experience in Space Operations or relevant combatant command experience in operations
  • Have experience working with the Missile Defense Agency

This position is expected to pay $170,000 – $195,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

       

Compensation Details:

$170,000 – $195,000

       

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 priori

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