Operations Support Specialist

Amentum · Springfield, VA · 1 mo ago

On-siteInformation Technology$100k/yrFull-time

About the role

Provide support for a Department of War (DoW) customer in Springfield, VA. Responsible for assisting with the fielding and management of deployable capabilities in support of the Personnel Recovery (PR) mission. Assist the customer with establishing and maintaining the associated training, standardization, and operational readiness requirements of these deployable capabilities. Serve as part of a deployable team to both CONUS and OCONUS locations to provide support for short duration operations and exercises, and to support the development, testing, and employment of new capabilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain proficiency in the use of PR related equipment, capabilities, processes, procedures and devices
Deploy and operate mobile RF (radio frequency) equipment, both on the ground and aboard aviation platforms
Coordinate and participate in realistic training scenarios and exercises testing RF devices and other capabilities worldwide
Assist in the development of training, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) associated with PR capabilities and related support activities
Maintain readiness of PR capabilities and other supporting equipment, including performing recurring inspections, configuration of devices, operational testing, and troubleshooting of any performance issues
Prepare routine correspondence, operator support plans, training guides, exercise plans, security plans, and participate in drafting capabilities requirements
Coordinate and conduct capabilities briefs for COCOM and interagency stakeholders
Establish and maintain relationships with community partners/customers
Participate in seminars, working groups, and meetings that outline new and emerging technologies, and provide expertise on their applicability to the PR mission
Plan and support test events, exercises, and operational utility evaluations (OUE)
Provide initial and refresher training on equipment use to customers
Provide technical support/advice on PR equipment and capabilities to customer

Requirements

Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility (US Citizenship required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance)
Experience with Radio Frequencies, Airborne Sensors, and Global Positioning Systems
Experience with the operational deployment and employment of RF sensors
Experience with exercise planning and training support
5+ years' experience in Personnel Recovery or related military experience
Operational deployment experience
Solid experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a structured team environment

Qualifications

6+ years of related experience
SERE Level C training or equivalent
Special Operations experience
Operational deployment experience within the last 3 years

Pay

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Benefits

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

Schedule

Non-remote, full-time onsite position, following a standard 8-hr per day/40-hr workweek with the occasional need to flex hours based on customer mission support requirements. Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer needs, including weekends and holidays. Regular travel is required (up to 30%).

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time working in an office environment, industrial space, or under various environmental conditions while conducting fieldwork. Ability to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50lbs). Must be able to deploy for short durations (not to exceed 30 days) worldwide in potentially austere environments in support of PR operations, exercises, and test events. Must pass requisite physical examinations, comply with applicable theater entry requirements (TERs), and maintain deployability status.