Armory Technician

Overview

Armory Technician (SWFPAC 2026-25329):

Bowhead seeks anArmory Technicianto as the technical and administrative authority for the storage, maintenance, and issuance of weapons and ammunition supporting the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics departmentat Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA.

Please note, this position is contingent upon contract award. No third party applications or submissions will be considered.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Handles high-level administration, focus is on the daily readiness and physical accountability of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (A&E) assets.

• Verify eligibility and authorize the breakout of A&E for security personnel; conduct functional checks upon weapon turn-in to identify damage or misuse.

• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic repairs on small arms and crew-served weapons.

• Conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly "sight" inventories to ensure zero loss of sensitive items.

• Organize and secure munitions in accordance with local safety and security risk category policies.

• Monitor intruder detection systems (IDS), maintain security logs, and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials during maintenance.

• Ensuring strict compliance of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (A&E) regulations.

• Maintaining 100% accountability of all conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.13D

• Coordinating the receipt, storage, and issuance of munitions and small arms;, cleaning, and functional testing of weapon systems.

• Support MCSFBn range operations and urban combat training by ensuring timely delivery of ammunition and operable gear.

• Managing inventory records, ammunition condition reports, and quality deficiency documentation

• Issuing, distributing, receiving, and storing weapons and collateral equipment as required and conduct inventories on optics/sighting systems, and collateral equipment, IAW DOD, Marine, and Navy regulations and directives.

• Ensuring weapon(s) are issued to authorized individuals (with appropriate weapons card) after ensuring the individuals are qualified and familiarized with the weapon from Government provided roster.

• Provide a monthly report of all weapons, optics/sighting systems, and corresponding

• equipment (serial number, model and individual issued) to include location of individual will be provided by the Government and incorporated into the report.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three (1–3) years of experience in a military armory or law enforcement ordnance setting.

• Hands-on experience with the disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting of standard-issue military firearms.

• Practical experience following OPNAV or Marine Corps A&E regulations.

• Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Graduation from a service-specific Armorer Course or Small Arms Maintenance school.

• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $39.82 hourly.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Environment

• Armory Technician is required to be on-site.

• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such supply, and transportation facilities.

• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25329

Category Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support

Location : Location US-WA-Bremerton

SCA Hourly Rate USD $39.82/Hr.

Min USD $39.82/Hr.

Max USD $39.82/Hr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A