Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead

Overview

Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead (SWFPAC):

Bowhead seeks a Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department at 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:

• Leads a team of technicians and clerks executing safe receiving, earth-covered magazine storage, physical security, and convoy distribution of Class 1 explosives to support strategic naval deterrence and Marine force protection assets.

• Responsible for orchestrating highly sensitive ordnance logistics.

• Oversee the tactical layout, strict segregation, and maximization of cubic foot capacities within Earth-Covered Magazines (ECMs) in accordance with explosive compatibility matrixes.

• Plan and coordinate secure routing, security escorts, and fleet assets for moving strategic or conventional munitions across the regional area of responsibility.

• Act as the direct on-site authority ensuring all operations comply with NAVSEA OP 5 (Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) P-805, and Department of Transportation (DOT) federal regulations.

• Validating transactional ledger entries within the Ordnance Information System (OIS) database to ensure 100% data alignment between physical stockpiles and systemic inventory accounts.

• Audit incoming and outgoing military tactical vehicles or commercial transport carriers to certify correct blocking, bracing, tie-down configurations, and placarding.

• Serve as the designated authority verifying team proficiencies and administering localized Qualification and Certification (QUAL/CERT) boards for explosives handling personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five (3–5) years of specialized experience in military ordnance handling related to A&E Storage, accountability and transport (e.g., Marine Corps MOS 2311 Ammunition Technician or Navy AO/LS ratings).

• Minimum of one to two (1–2) years in a direct team lead or supervisory capacity.

• 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).

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Logistics or Occupational Safety.

• Capability to pass annual explosives-handler medical surveillance exams, including strict vision, color-differentiation, audiogram, and heavy weight-bearing tests.

• 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.

Advanced Certification Requirements:

• Advanced Navy/DoD certification in AMMO-62 (Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials), AMMO-76, or equivalent Center for Ordnance Training programs.

• Demonstrated mastery of NAVSEA OP 5 standards with the ability to build localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Active or clear eligibility for a state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement.

• Master Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operator status specializing in explosive-rated (EE and EX) assets

Supervisory Experience:

• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities.

• Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.

• Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

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

• A&E Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead 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 .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

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 2026-25323

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