Armament Manager - Military Veterans

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant's ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant's behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelor's degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD - Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement.

Purpose: The Armament Manager will manage activities and personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair of small arms, field artillery and armament fire control systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages a professional team encompassing a wide range of functions within the discipline:
  
  • Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in staff assessments.
    
  • Coaches and mentors employees in their professional career development and process improvements.
    
  • Issues disciplinary or corrective actions when required.
    
  • Recommends termination or contract non-renewal when appropriate.
    
• Serves as the subject matter expert for armament issues and equipment.
  
• Directs the identification and troubleshooting of ITAS, CROWS, fire control and LRU malfunctions.
  
• Establish removal and replacement procedures of items that are unserviceable and beyond repair capabilities.
  
• Ensure compliance of regulations and procedures for security, accountability and shipment of weapons.
  
• Provide daily guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel assigned to the maintenance of armament items.
  
• Ensures personnel accomplish armament repair with the appropriate equipment and tools.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess the appropriate verbal and written communications skills to conduct meetings, prepares reports, execute plans and working instructions.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Accredited Armament repair training required.
  

Experience:

• 10 years of supervisory experience and a comprehensive knowledge of governing regulations, policies and procedures.
  
• 5 years of experience in small arms, field artillery and armament systems repair and overhaul.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Logistics STAMIS system currently in use and must have the ability to properly monitor production for compliance within scheduling directives, cost factors, and other applicable standards.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of governing regulations, policies, and procedures.
  

Certification, License & Clearance:

• Must have a current, valid driver's license.
  
• Ability to obtain SAAR approval for NIPR access required.
  
• Secret Clearance is required.
  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  

Active Clearance is required: Must have an active Tier 3 Secret U.S. Government clearance.

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Tier 3 Secret clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
  
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
  
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.