Explosives Machinist and Logistics Assistant (ELMA)

Amentum is currently seeking Explosives Machinist and Logistics Assistant in Quantico, VA and Huntsville, AL.

A successful candidate will support the EU and other TEDAC units that work with the EU by performing machinist duties and maintaining inventory as directed by the UC.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain the Lorton, Virginia, and C-Demo warehouse facilities.
• Drive a variety of vehicles including but not limited to range vehicles, routine EU vehicles, emergency response vehicles, tow large trailers, and construction equipment.
• Assists the explosives range with a variety of tasks for the EU, other units and other FBI divisions who have utilized the range for post blast schools, EU test shots, to construct tools to disassemble explosive devices.
• Set up, operate, and maintain all shop equipment at the C-Demo, the EU warehouse facility in Lorton, Virginia, as well as the LD in Quantico, Virginia.
• Maintain control and know the location of all non-expendable equipment for the EU.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules to ensure machines are fully functional, and be able to troubleshoot machines, identify deficiencies, and perform corrective maintenance to ensure proper operation.
• Set-up and operate manual milling machines to produce parts to exact blueprint specifications.
• Design and implement work holding fixtures for milling complex three (3) dimensional parts, setup lathe for single point internal and external threading.
• Work closely with examiners, SSABTS, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Explosives Division by troubleshooting and developing a device that measures the performance of a percussion actuated non-electric (PAN) disruptor.
• Assist with case-related support. For example, assist with a case that required an rocket propelled grenade (RPG) to be fired remotely from a fixed position approximately thirty (30) yards away, at a target approximately ten (10) inches wide by twelve (12) inches tall.
• Assist in course development in instructional support to numerous schools, testing of explosives, and conducts demonstrations for FBI personnel and other liaison partners.
• Work closely with the U.S. Secret Service Explosives Division in testing the White House protective measures.
• Support activities, functions, or duties as they arise.
• Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree
• Three (3) years of experience in logistics services.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• The above experience should demonstrate the capability to deliver products under conditions of high operational tempo, frequently adjusting priorities and flux in requirements, on time. It should also demonstrate the ability to interface effectively with senior members of external organizations to develop and support technical positions, to justify technical recommendations, and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoJ Secret security clearance.