Transportation Program Manager

Description

Summary: The Transportation Manager will lead and coordinate all aspects of freight shipments via land, sea, and air for a unique US Navy program. Highlights: 1. Manage and coordinate transportation, MHE, and motor pool operations. 2. Develop plans and policies for project transportation support. 3. Opportunity to train personnel on all aspects of logistics. Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Transportation Manager to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia. The **Transportation Manager** is responsible for managing and coordinating the planning, execution, scheduling, and routing of all freight shipments via land, sea, and air transportation resources. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** * Manage the Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Movement Control, Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group, Container Management, and Motor Pool Operations * Work closely with project and construction management staff to develop plans, policies, and procedures for project transportation support * Ensure transportation sections comply with contract requirements * Facilitate effective communications throughout transportation organization * Cross level assets (using on\-hand personnel and assets, ensure sufficient capabilities are in place) to cover surge and demobilization requirements * As available, develop or train personnel on all aspects of logistics * Perform other duties as assigned **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** * Minimum eight (8\) years of experience in military transportation with at least two (2\) years in an OCONUS/ combat zone management role in transportation, freight forwarding, and/or supply chain management * Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems * Proficient in Microsoft Office software * Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems * Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally. * Passport should be valid for at least one (1\) year at the time of hire. * Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment. * Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. * Valid country driver's license and passport. * Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide). **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Evaluation experience in site capability and limitation for depots, truck terminals, air terminals, water ports/terminals, and road networks * Skill in organizing and supervising movement, deployment, and redeployment of personnel and equipment in a military and joint environment with civilians * Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi\-national workforce. * Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills. * Valid country driver's license. * Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide). * Bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or associated discipline; may substitute two (2\) additional years of experience in related field for each year of college **Physical Requirements/Working Environment** * Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable * Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions * Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions **OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES** * **Safety \-** Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self\-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. * **Quality \-** Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. * **Procedure Compliance \- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job**