About this role
Position Title: Deputy General Manager
Location: Chidlaw Building, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility
Shift: Day Shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
The NORAD Operations Division, as the prime contractor on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3), provides:
- Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
- Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
- Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
- Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
- Software development and integration.
- Supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
- Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
- Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
- Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
- Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world
Description of Duties:
The Deputy General Manager supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC 3). The candidate will have:
- Business Operations: ensure overall operations of the PU meet corporate objectives; drive Sustained Superior Performance, with a focus on continuous improvement; develop opportunities for growth, both in revenue and profitability; ensure task orders deliver on financial commitments; work with business office to ensure business systems support contract objectives; review policies and procedures for PU and company-wide application; oversee outreach and communications, both internal to the PU and within the local community
- Contract Performance: successfully integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the requirements of the contract; support innovative solutions to drive technical excellence for the customer; provide technical/administrative leadership; ensure resources are effectively staffed, allocated, and managed; develop, plan and implement technical programs; oversee the contract risk program.
- Customer Relations: optimize customer visibility; interface with senior Officials; serve as official corporate officer to current and potential clients.
- Beyond Zero: oversee the local safety program; drive our Culture of Caring across the PU.
- Together Beyond: support the HR team with increasing talent pools, attracting the best candidates, and maintaining appropriate levels of staffing and retention; drive our Together Beyond principals to create an inclusive environment; champion local leadership development; assign, develop, and review performance of personnel.
- Business Development: support opening, middle, and end game activities in the pursuit of rebid and new contract opportunities; collaborating with corporate sales teams in pursuit of contract opportunities.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be present daily at the primary work locations, which are the Chidlaw Building and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, both of which are in Colorado Springs, CO
This position will be filled and work onsite at Chidlaw Building, Colorado Springs, CO
This position is expected to pay $225,000-$260,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
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 one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 18 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 16 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 12 years of general experience
- Must have 12 years of experience working in management or leadership roles.
- Must have experience with DoD or Federal Government IT contract of similar scope and complexity; experience with engineering and science-based contracts
- Must have an active DoD Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance.
Desired Requirements:
- Have experience within contracts associated with the strategic defense mission
- Have comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards.
- Demonstrated insightful leadership and analysis, to include team building, business acumen, project planning/management, technical implementation, development of strategic plans, and potential organizational realignment to accommodate altered service models
- Demonstrated success leading diversified teams to achieve client, project and organizational objectives
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 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.
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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.
Compensation Details:
$225,000-$260,000
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 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:
10/07/2026 - 10/11/2026
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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