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Operations Support Technician

Springfield, VA; Springfield; Virginia; VA; Springfield, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Operations Support Technician 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 maintenance 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 Qualifications:

  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain 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 operational utility evaluation of capabilities.
  • 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.

Other requirements:

  • This is a non-remote, full-time onsite position.
  • 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 and to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50lbs).
  • Must be able to deploy for short durations (not to exceed 90 days) worldwide in potentially austere environments in support of PR operations, exercises, and test events.
  • Must pass requisite physical examination and be able to comply with applicable theater entry requirements (TERs) to maintain deployability status.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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