• Vice President, Enterprise IT

    Amentum (Herndon, VA)


    The Vice President (VP) will lead a business line delivering Enterprise IT solutions to the IC federal government clients. This executive will be responsible for strategic growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of programs. The VP will drive innovation, ensure mission success, and foster a high-performance culture across a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Strategic Leadership

    + Develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with corporate goals and government priorities.

    + Identify and pursue new business opportunities IT modernization.

    Operational Oversight

    + Ensure efficient delivery of services across enterprise IT systems.

    + Oversee program performance, cost control, and quality assurance.

    Client Engagement

    + Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal agencies, contracting officers, and industry partners.

    + Serve as executive sponsor for key accounts and programs.

    Financial Management

    + Manage a $255M P&L, ensuring profitability, forecasting accuracy, and financial compliance.

    + Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives.

    Talent & Culture

    + Lead a diverse workforce of ~1,000 employees, fostering engagement, development, and retention.

    + Champion a culture of safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.

    Compliance & Risk

    + Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity mandates, and other regulatory requirements.

    + Mitigate risks through proactive governance and internal controls.

    Qualifications:

    + 15+ years of leadership experience in government contracting, with a focus IT services.

    + Proven success managing large-scale programs and global teams.

    + Proven ability to grow the business with on contract growth or organically.

    + Deep understanding of federal procurement, compliance, and agency missions.

    + Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience.

    + Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

    + Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPA, or technical discipline).

    + Active TS/SCI Clearance

    Preferred Attributes:

    + Customer knowledge and experience in the IC community.

    + Familiarity with emerging technologies (cloud, cybersecurity, AI) in federal environments.

    + Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity.

    + Collaborative, mission-driven leadership style.

     

    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) .