Defense Contractor Amentum to Lay Off 382 Maryland Workers

2026-08-30 companies

Hanover, Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Despite a $48.2 billion backlog, defense giant Amentum is cutting 382 Maryland jobs this fall due to intelligence contract transitions, illustrating how shifting government priorities impact project-level positions.

WARN Notice and Layoff Timeline

Defense contractor Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has filed a WARN notice confirming plans to lay off over 380 employees at its operations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland [1]. The Virginia-based government services firm filed notices with the Maryland Department of Labor earlier this month indicating the workforce reduction [1]. The total number of affected workers is 382, derived from two separate notices impacting 317 and 65 individuals respectively [3]. The mathematical sum of the two waves is represented as 382 [3]. The first notice affects 317 workers and takes effect on October 31, 2026 [1]. The second wave will impact 65 workers in November 2026 [1]. A spokesperson for Amentum stated the layoffs were triggered by the transition of certain intelligence contracts [1]. These filings were submitted to the state on August 18, 2026 [1].

Financial Performance and Backlog

Despite the workforce reduction, the defense contractor recorded $14.4 billion in revenue in 2025 [2]. Industry analysis notes that Amentum Holdings has a $48.2 billion backlog [6]. The company recently raised profit guidance even as the job cuts were announced [6]. This apparent contradiction highlights risks in government contracting where strong company-wide bookings cannot protect every role when individual intelligence contracts change [6]. Amentum is known for its work with NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of Defense [1]. The company was started in 2020 as a spinoff of AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas [1].

Address Discrepancy and Office Locations

The address listed on the layoff notices is 7710 Milestone Parkway, which is the location of a Wawa gas station and convenience store [1]. Amentum did not respond to questions about the address discrepancy [1]. The company has offices in Maryland at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County, in Annapolis Junction and Germantown, according to its website [1]. Of the three listed locations, Annapolis Junction is the only one with ties to Anne Arundel County [3]. The Baltimore Sun reported that Amentum has a regional office at 7710 Milestone Parkway in Hanover [4]. It is possible the layoffs could be tied to the Fort Meade military installation, which is located about four miles away [3].

Broader Workforce Shifts

The firm is also conducting layoffs in Arizona and Oregon, signaling broader restructuring across its national footprint [5]. Two other federal government contracting firms in Anne Arundel County announced layoffs earlier this year [1]. Workforce shifts of this scale represent people, families, and careers impacted across mission-critical environments [5]. The defense contracting ecosystem continues to experience contract realignments and federal budget shifts [5]. Consolidation of technical operations and increased automation are also cited as industry drivers for these layoffs [5]. Recruiters and hiring managers across the region are actively seeking cleared and experienced technical talent [5].

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