Force Protection Equipment Manager

Purpose and Scope: 

Force Protection Equipment Manager provides technical and administrative input for the management of Force Protection (FP) equipment assigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Global Prepositioned Materiel Services (GPMS). analyzes and evaluates staff recommendations and approves implementation of changes, utilizing knowledge of reports analysis and standardization, managerial processes and systems, budgetary limitations, and organizational policies and procedures.  Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Management System (QMS). 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, advise, and travel within the AOR when required in the performance of this function. 
• Provide oversight for contract storage sites in the USAFE AOR.
• Develop effective and efficient logistics policies and procedures and ensure compliance with DOD and USAF directives.
• Attend internal and external team meetings to share pertinent information with applicable parties.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure required contractual submittals are provided to the government. 
• Continuously review safety plans, policies, and program to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Calculates staffing needs and coordinates with HR for timely hiring of new employees.
• Communicate new directives, changes in procedures, special taskings, etc. with site department personnel.
• Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 6 years' military security forces experience.
• (SF) S4 Logistics maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of deployable/mobile (SF) weapon systems, requirements and associated technology and equipment.
• Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts preferred.

• Working knowledge of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) preferred.
• Use computers & related software such as Microsoft Office and other common products used in office environments. 
• Able and willing to work extended hours and non-standard work days to meet mission requirements. 
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance, required.
• Must be able to obtain authorization to work in host country.

Required Baseline Education:

• A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience.

Contract Requirements in accordance with Appendix J:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance
• Trained to operate, inspect and maintain RQ-11B Raven and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems Manager (SUASMAN) web application and database, and SUAS associated equipment 
• Trained to operate, inspect, and maintain adaptive networking, wideband communications equipment, SF individual professional gear/equipment, Common Remote Weapon Stations (CROWS), counter improvised explosive device electronic warfare systems, and security sensor systems.
• 6 years' military security forces experience 
• Working knowledge of Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). 
• Working knowledge of Security Forces (SF) weapon systems, requirements and associated technology and equipment

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Light to moderate lifting as required carried out in an office environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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.

       

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $85,000 + LQA

       

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:

09/23/2026 - 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.

       

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