Operations Support Specialist

Job description

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. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Amentum is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to provide support for a Department of War (DoW) customer in Springfield, VA . In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the fielding and management of deployable capabilities in support of the Personnel Recovery (PR) mission. You will assist the customer with establishing and maintaining the associated training, standardization, and operational readiness requirements of these deployable capabilities. You will also 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. Job 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. Minimum Requirements: Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is 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. Preferred Skills and Experience: 6+ years of related experience. SERE Level C training or equivalent. Special Operations experience. Operational deployment experience within the last 3 years. Other requirements: This is a 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. Compensation Details: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 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: 07/02/2026 - Until Filled 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 .