Transportation Manager at Amentum

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)


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


Knowledge & Skills


Advanced knowledge of ground transportation, freight forwarding, military supply operations, and distribution administration
Skill in analyzing and evaluating customer transportation system reports, quality control, and traffic management functions
Familiar with customer transportation contracts
Skill in organizing and supervising movement, deployment, and redeployment of personnel and equipment in a military and joint environment with civilians
Proficient in Microsoft Office software


Experience & Education


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
Evaluation experience in site capability and limitation for depots, truck terminals, air terminals, water ports/terminals, and road networks
Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
Experience as transportation representative between military services, commercial agencies, and host nation elements
Prefer former military Transportation Corp Officer or civilian Transportation Manager with OCONUS operational and/ or transportation experience
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