Munitions Specialist - Part-time

Cogent Security•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Technology Partnerships, LLC (ITP), supporting the Department of Energy / NNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST), is seeking a part-time Munitions Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The position supports the Munitions Coordinator in operating OST’s Munitions Management Program. The specialist maintains, accounts for, and safely transports government-owned munitions and pyrotechnics in Hazard Classifications 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 across warehouses, ranges, and live-exercise environments. Work takes place in warehouses, offices, and outdoor training ranges. The role involves working in diverse weather conditions, around loud tactical training noise, and near munitions and dust or fumes while using proper PPE. The position pays $27 an hour, plus H&W.

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 CDL with a Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Familiarity with 49 CFR regulations governing hazardous materials transit, 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 in 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 accurate shipping documentation before items are moved over public highways.
Maintain automated inventory tracking systems and log received, issued, and expended items; monitor and document lost, stolen, or damaged assets.
Coordinate and conduct inspections to verify the operational readiness and serviceability of munitions and pyrotechnics.
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, assist with property recovery, and, when directed, support exercise activities such as role-playing and traffic control or roadblocks.
Apply Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles and ensure work follows environmental, ergonomic, and occupational health standards.