Munitions Specialist - Part-time

Description

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Organization: Innovative Technology Partnerships, LLC (ITP) supporting the

Department of Energy / NNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST)

Position Overview

Are you an experienced munitions and logistics professional looking to support a vital

national security mission?

We are seeking a Munitions Specialist in Albuquerque, NM, to support the Munitions

Coordinator in operating the Office of Secure Transportation’s (OST) Munitions

Management Program (MMP). In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining,

accounting for, and safely transporting assigned government-owned munitions and

pyrotechnics (Hazard Classifications 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4) across warehouses, range,

and live-exercise environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Munitions Logistics & Shipping: Accurately ship, receive, inspect, package,

label, and mark munitions and pyrotechnics in strict compliance with 49 CFR.

Prepare shipping documentation with 100% accuracy prior to movement over

public highways.

- Accountability & Inventory Control: Maintain automated inventory tracking

systems to accurately log all received, issued, and expended items. Monitor and

document records regarding lost, stolen, or damaged assets.

- Inspections & Readiness: Coordinate and conduct comprehensive inspections

to verify operational readiness and serviceability of all munitions and

pyrotechnics.

- Fleet & Material Handling Operations: Safely operate material handling and

transport equipment, including forklifts, hazardous material transports, and

specialized fleet vehicles. Maintain driver logs with 100% accuracy in accordance

with DOT standards.

-Range & Training Exercise Support: Set up on-site and off-site exercises,

stage logistics, assist in property recovery, and, when directed, support exercise

activities (e.g., role-playing and traffic control/roadblocks).

- Safety & Continuous Improvement: Champion Integrated Safety Management

(ISM) principles, ensuring all tasks adhere to rigorous environmental, ergonomic,

and occupational health standards.

Requirements

Required 

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, related experience in munitions,

hazardous material handling, or military/tactical supply operations.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A

CDL with Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required

Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Regulations & Systems: Familiarity with 49 CFR regulations governing

hazardous materials transit, munitions management principles, and automated

inventory systems.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office suite,

and office equipment.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically

demanding tasks involving bending, kneeling, walking, and operating heavy

equipment.

Flexibility & Travel: Willingness to work flexible hours to align with exercise and

training operations, and available for periodic business/training travel.

Preferred Attributes:

-High attention to detail and zero-defect mindset in safety and documentation.

- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills with a collaborative, mission-first

mindset.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work takes place across warehouses, offices, and outdoor training range environments.

Candidates must be comfortable working in diverse weather conditions, around loud

tactical training noise, and in proximity to munitions and dust/fumes with proper PPE.

Company Website: https://www.cogentsecurity.com