Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Experience

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Senior Manager of Employee Engagement & Experience will lead the development of strategic programs and initiatives that elevate what it means to be an Amentum employee and leader while fostering a unified One Amentum culture. With a strong emphasis on action and impact, the role will deliver highly visible, outcome-driven solutions that identify, reflect and amplify employee voice, enable authentic storytelling, and strengthen collaboration across businesses and functions. This role reports to the Sr Director, Employee Engagement & Experience Enablement. This is a REMOTE role teleworking from home, requiring occasional travel to work on-site at Amentum’s U.S. headquarters in Virginia. US Citizenship is required to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Employee Experience Strategy

• Design and implement enterprise engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Develop and embed the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) into lifecycle moments that matter (onboarding, career milestones, recognition, etc.).

• Partner cross-functionally to ensure consistent experience enablement across HR and business units.

2. Engagement Program Design & Activation

• Create and manage programs that foster a positive employee experience and culture.

• Validate profile work with employees and leaders to ensure relevance and impact.

3. Listening & Talent Insights

• Lead enterprise listening strategy, including engagement surveys, monthly pulse checks, and focus groups.

• Analyze feedback and generate actionable insights to inform leadership decisions and improve employee experience.

• Align program-specific survey work with enterprise results for holistic reporting.

4. Culture & Identity Integration

• Embed cultural identity and values across milestone moments and organizational initiatives.

• Drive storytelling campaigns that highlight achievements, recognition, and values in action.

5. Governance & Measurement

• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure engagement program success.

• Continuously monitor trends and recommend improvements for scalability and efficiency.

6.  Other duties as required

Key Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership: Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams. 

• Strategic Thinking: Capable of developing and executing long-term strategies to support business goals.

• Results-Oriented: Proven ability to implement strategies that deliver measurable results and impact for employees and leaders.

•  Ability to balance both long-term objectives and day-to-day operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem Solving: Ability to navigate complex challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions.

• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication and influencing skills.

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively across teams and levels within the organization.

• Empathy: High emotional intelligence and an understanding of employee and leader needs, motivations, and challenges. 

• Creativity: Innovative in designing engagement initiatives and approaches that resonate with diverse groups.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, business administration, human resources, or similar field is desired.

• 12 or more years' experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational development, with five years in a complex and global organization.

• Expert level experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous experience working in a government contractor and international experience preferred.

• Must be a US Citizen to apply.

• REMOTE ROLE with the ability to travel periodically <10% to Chantilly, VA area to work on-site.

Preferred:

• HRCI or SHRM certifications highly preferred

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, managerial-level position.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on organizational needs.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Compensation Details:

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:

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.

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.