Munitions Specialist - Part-time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
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
Salary Description
$27 an hour, plus H&W