Mission IT Director IRES - SSFB

Company: Amentum
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

We're looking for a Director for our Missile Defense Group's (MDG's) Mission Information Technology (MIT) Department. MDG is a single-client Performance Unit (PU) supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.Position Title: Mission IT DirectorLocation: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CORelocation Assistance: None available at this timeRemote/Telework: NO - Not available for this positionClearance Type: DoD SecretShift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)Travel Required: Up to 10% of the timeDescription of Duties:The Mission IT Director supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Operations: Direct operations associated with integrating IT capabilities into the Missile Defense System. Directs and manages internal/external communications and functional program activities to meet cost, schedule and performance objectives of the organization and task order; and provides products and services, which includes the correct people, processes, and tools to meet mission requirements.
• Leadership and Management: Focus on continuous improvement; tactically allocate and strategically forecast resources to ensure the sustainment, renewal, and growth of the technical expertise within the department; develop and manage coordination, collaboration, communication, integration activities and processes between IRES and government leaders; and coordinate, integrate and deliver innovations to the task order mission areas, and IRES as a whole.
• Customer Relations: Optimize customer visibility; interface with senior MDA Officials; and establish transparent, trusting and strategic relations.
• Beyond Zero: Drive our Culture of Caring across the Department.
• 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 principles to create an inclusive environment; champion local leadership development; assign, develop, and review performance of personnel.
• Business Development: Support and collaborate with corporate sales teams in pursuit of IRES rebid along with new contract opportunities.The successful candidate will:
• Thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to adapt to change and drive change.
• Demonstrate insightful leadership and analysis in several areas across an extremely diverse organization and missions.
• Make independent judgments required for the planning, prioritizing and organizing of a diversified workload.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and at the executive level.
• Address complex challenges and drive to solutions that may require extensive organizational integration.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 10 years of experience working in a management or leadership role.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and success in leading and managing complex and diverse organizations.
• Must have experience in Program Management, including direct experience in: project planning & management, risk management, strategic planning & execution, and contract performance management/assessments.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.Desired Requirements:
• Have working knowledge and experience in missile defense or other complex weapon systems.
• Have directly related experience leading Department of Defense testing or operations (i.e. contractor and/or military service).
• Be able to thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to adapt to change and drive change.
• Have an active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance.This position is expected to pay $209,000 - $234,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 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. 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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