Overview: At Amentum, our mission is to bring advanced engineering and technology solutions to the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Guided by our vision of creating a secure and vibrant future, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion. As a vital member of our HR team, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful initiatives that shape the future of a growing business line while ensuring the well-being and success of our workforce.
Our Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit is seeking a committed HR Business Partner to join our team. The strategic HR Business Partner will play a pivotal role in collaborating with leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's goals. This position requires a deep understanding of the business, strong expertise in various HR competencies.
Will be required to be in Hanover, MD 1x per week and Chantilly, VA 1x per week
Responsibilities:
Develop a strategic partnership, collaborating with business leaders to design workforce strategies that support long-term business objectives.
Support leaders through customized assimilation and coaching that deliver effective team management and performance.
Drive change management initiatives to align with business objectives, guiding leaders and teams through transition and growth.
Partner with business stakeholders to lead restructuring, job design, and talent optimization efforts to improve performance.
Conduct compensation analysis to ensure equity, competitiveness, and role clarity.
Monitor key performance indicators to drive retention and engagement, recommending data-driven solutions.
Provide strategic guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices.
Work with the Employee Relations Department to manage complex investigations and resolve high-level conflicts while ensuring legal compliance.
Support leaders on succession planning identifying critical roles, facilitating talent reviews and designing a knowledge transfer process to reduce risk.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with cross functional teams, including Benefits, HR Operations, Talent Management, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition, to align business goals with HR strategies that deliver efficient integrated solutions.
5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience partnering with senior leadership in a high-impact environment
Demonstrated experience in government contracting environments, preferably in cybersecurity, intelligence, or defense sectors
Strong knowledge of organizational compliance (i.e., DCAA, SOX) with a deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws
Proven success leading change management during complex integrations or organizational shifts
Strong analytical skills and fluency with compensation strategy and workforce metrics
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership
Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
A forward-leaning attitude with a focus on driving growth and innovation in HR practices
Financial business acumen to partner with leadership effectively
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
PHR, SHRM-SCP or equivalent
Familiarity with Workday systems and analytics
Active TS security clearance
Compensation Details:
$95,000 - $110,000
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.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Compensation Details:
$95,000-$110,000
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:
03/13/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.