Amentum is shining a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who serve on the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Team. Our first spotlight is on Melissa Meetze, Senior Data Analyst, Space and Critical Infrastructure, Critical Missions.
How did you come to join Amentum?
I’m always looking for growth opportunities and had heard great things about Amentum. I went on the careers page and found a position that aligned with my background and experience in data analytics
What is your professional and personal background?
I was born in raised in a small town in South Carolina. I’ve remained there through college and my professional career. From the time I was 15 I worked at a golf course and was an avid golfer. After graduation, I received a call from my long-time manager there and was offered a business manager position. I accepted it and grew my business knowledge through managing the budget, personnel and obtaining my MBA. The next opportunity came when I decided to take a leap and accept a position at a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant in Columbia. I continued to develop and grow my skills in data analytics and the maintenance management software where I helped lead the changing of culture and mindset to a more digitalized environment. A close friend had heard about Amentum and encouraged me to look on their website for open positions. A few months later, I accepted the Senior Data Analyst role on a contract for a confidential customer in the technology sector and have been grateful for all of the opportunities and relationships Amentum has cultivated.
Describe the work you do and how you think it makes a positive impact.
Our team designs and develops metric dashboards for the client that help bring inefficiencies in our processes to the forefront. This provides a one stop shop for the Amentum and customer teams to identify opportunities to improve.
What’s the most unique job or project you ever did / participated on?
Witnessing and participating in Amentum and our customer’s partnership in the technology sector start-up has been one of neatest opportunities I’ve had with Amentum. It truly feels like we built the partnership from the ground up and it’s been amazing watching it grow and mature over the past few years.
What are some of your accomplishments and/or what has been your proudest career moment?
I honestly feel the ability to create relationships within both Amentum and the client has allowed us to challenge and develop each other’s knowledge to create a powerhouse team.
What do you enjoy about working for Amentum / Intel Program?
I enjoy the opportunity to work with people who bring different backgrounds and skillsets to the table and come together to accomplish a common goal.
What are you passionate about?
Not to sound nerdy, but I truly enjoy working with numbers and compiling data that can provide value to both Amentum and the client in improving our operation on a large scale.
What’s your career advice?
I’m a true believer in always looking for ways to improve yourself both personally and professionally, whether it’s taking a training course, or obtaining a certification.
What does safety mean to you, or do you have a favorite safety tip?
Safety is paramount to everything we do at Amentum. Always being aware of your surroundings at home and at work is essential to ensuring everyone us able to return home to their families at the end of the day.
Anything else you would like to share from a personal or professional perspective?
I look forward to having a long career with Amentum and am excited to see what the future holds.
