Munitions Specialist - Part-time

Cogent Security LLC•Albuquerque, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Munitions Specialist supports the Munitions Coordinator in operating the Office of Secure Transportation’s (OST) Munitions Management Program. The role involves maintaining, accounting for, and safely transporting assigned government-owned munitions and pyrotechnics, including Hazard Classifications 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4, across warehouses, ranges, and live-exercise environments. The position is part-time and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Work takes place in warehouses, offices, and outdoor training-range environments. The specialist may encounter diverse weather conditions, loud tactical-training noise, and proximity to munitions and dust or fumes, using proper personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5 years of hands-on, related experience in munitions, hazardous-material handling, or military/tactical supply operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazardous Materials endorsement.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Department of Energy security clearance.
Familiarity with 49 CFR hazardous-material transportation regulations, munitions management principles, and automated inventory systems.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and office equipment.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks involving bending, kneeling, walking, and operating heavy equipment.
Willingness to work flexible hours aligned with exercise and training operations and availability for periodic business or training travel.

Nice To Haves

High attention to detail and a zero-defect mindset regarding safety and documentation.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, with a collaborative, mission-first mindset.

Responsibilities

Ship, receive, inspect, package, label, and mark munitions and pyrotechnics in compliance with 49 CFR.
Prepare shipping documentation accurately before munitions are moved over public highways.
Maintain automated inventory tracking systems and log received, issued, and expended items.
Monitor and document records concerning lost, stolen, or damaged assets.
Coordinate and conduct inspections to verify the operational readiness and serviceability of munitions and pyrotechnics.
Safely operate material-handling and transport equipment, including forklifts, hazardous-material transports, and specialized fleet vehicles.
Maintain driver logs in accordance with DOT standards.
Set up on-site and off-site exercises, stage logistics, and assist with property recovery.
When directed, support exercise activities such as role-playing and traffic control or roadblocks.
Apply Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles and ensure tasks meet environmental, ergonomic, and occupational health standards.