Ordnance Inventory Specialist - Bahrain

The Ascendancy Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 33,840 - 48,880; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group seeks an Ordnance Inventory Specialist in Bahrain to support NSWG-1 operations, ensuring accurate handling, storage, and accountability of ordnance assets and documentation across forward-deployed locations. This role requires maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and delivering reliable logistics support.

Responsibilities include coordinating material movement, maintaining records, and advising on safety and regulatory processes while collaborating with

Qualifications

• US citizen with valid US passport and ability to obtain sponsorship documentation and visas as required.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience with Navy Ordnance Information System (OIS) and AA&E management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and military correspondence; strong verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of installation- and strategic-level logistics programs and ordnance management systems (NARS, ATR, NAVSUP-P 724, OP5, DPAS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate handling, storage, accountability, transportation, receipt, and issue of ammunition and related ordnance with 100% accountability per Navy regulations.
• Process and maintain documentation, schedules, inventory records, expenditure metrics, and ordnance management files per directives.
• Manage hazardous materials shipments by land, sea, and air per DOT, IMDG, IATA, and military requirements.
• Advise Weapons Department on accountability, safety, forecasting, movement, and regulatory compliance; suggest improvements.
• Participate in audits, investigations, and augmentation requests; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

NARS

ATR

NAVSUP-P 724

OP5

DPAS

Job description

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To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

As a TAG Ordnance Inventory Specialist, you will provide mission-critical operational and administrative support to Naval Special Warfare Group One (NSWG-1) at forward-deployed locations in Bahrain. In this role, you will support the readiness and sustainment of Naval Special Warfare forces by delivering essential garrison and operational support services that enable reception, staging, onward movement, and integration of deployed personnel. You will play a key role in maintaining uninterrupted mission capabilities by supplementing government personnel and ensuring high-quality support in accordance with established performance standards.

Security Requirement:

• Must possess active SECRET clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the handling, storage, accountability, transportation, receipt, and issue of ammunition, explosives, and related ordnance at NSW Detachment Guam and remote operating locations, ensuring 100% accountability through OIS and applicable Navy regulations.
• Process and maintain all required documentation, transportation schedules, inventory records, expenditure metrics, and ordnance management files in accordance with OPNAV, NAVSUP, and other applicable directives.
• Manage hazardous materials shipments by land, sea, and air in compliance with Department of Transportation (49 CFR), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, and applicable U.S. military requirements.
• Advise Weapons Department personnel on ordnance accountability, safety, forecasting, movement, regulatory compliance, and operational procedures; review policies and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in audits, inspections, discrepancy investigations, ammunition allowance reviews, and NCEA augmentation requests; implement corrective actions and provide recommendations to command leadership.
• Establish and maintain required logistics accounts, including the Joint Munitions Command Price and Availability account, to support JCET training munitions requisitions.
• Ensure hazardous waste and recyclable materials are properly identified, segregated, labeled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations and storage time limits.
• Obtain required sponsorship documentation and visas for temporary travel to mission-essential locations, as required.
• Enter, maintain, and validate data across multiple databases, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and proper cross-referencing of records.
• Retrieve, compile, and analyze data to support customer and vendor inquiries, identify trends, deficiencies, accomplishments, and transaction patterns, and generate reports to support operational requirements.
• Research and resolve data discrepancies, transaction errors, and supply-related issues; escalate complex issues to appropriate Government personnel with documented findings and recommendations.
• Conduct detailed research of complex or unusual supply transactions, preparing reports and other documentation to support customer requirements and program management.
• Evaluate existing processes and automated systems, analyze the effectiveness of current procedures, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen with a valid U.S. passport (maintained throughout contract performance) and a valid state driver's license; able to operate Government-owned trucks and vans (CDL not required unless specified).
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience with the Navy Ordnance Information System (OIS) and Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) management. Equivalent experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis with COR approval.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), standard business software, and military correspondence; strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of installation- and strategic-level logistics programs, ordnance management systems, including NARS, ATR, NAVSUP-P 724, OP5, DPAS, or equivalent Government property management systems.

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.