PPSO Supervisor

Amentum; Garcia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a PPSO Supervisor to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. You will oversee property movement, storage, and related operations, leading a team of PPSO Specialists, ensuring DoD compliance and high service quality.

Responsibilities include process improvement, performance coaching, and liaison with logistics providers to meet contract obligations, while maintaining safety and security protocols for a remote overseas assignment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in personal property shipping, logistics, or transportation ops with supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced logistics certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personal property support services for timely movement, storage, and handling.
• Supervise daily operations in compliance with DoD regulations for shipment and storage.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics data systems

English fluency

DoD regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Advanced certifications in logistics

Tools

Defense Personal Property System (DPS)

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well‑being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a PPSO Supervisor to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage personal property support services to ensure the proper and timely movement, storage, and handling of personal property and Unaccompanied Baggage (UB) for military personnel, civilian employees, and their dependents.
• Supervise daily operations, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and policies for the shipment, receipt, and storage of personal property.
• Lead a team of PPSO Specialists and provide clear tasking, guidance, and quality control to ensure efficient and effective support services.
• Evaluate performance of team members, provide coaching, and implement training initiatives to maintain a high level of operational proficiency and service quality.
• Develop and implement operational processes and strategies to improve workflow, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and audit all aspects of property movement, storage, and shipment processes for compliance with applicable contracts and guidelines.
• Assist customers with complex personal property shipments, including addressing issues related to delays, discrepancies, or damages.
• Coordinate closely with logistics providers, transportation service providers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of contracted services.
• Prepare and submit regular performance and operational reports to management and government representatives.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all shipments using relevant systems to track movement, resolve errors, and avoid delays.
• Ensure adherence to safety and security protocols, including the handling of classified and sensitive information.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in personal property shipping, logistics, or transportation operations, including experience in a supervisory or management role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced certifications in logistics or transportation are preferred.
• Expertise in managing personal property preparation, shipping, receiving, and storage processes.
• Proficiency in using logistics data systems and tools for tracking and reporting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of solving complex logistical issues independently.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD regulations, including working knowledge of the Defense Personal Property System (DPS).
• Experience managing logistics or personal property services in a military or government environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team in a high-tempo operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for handling unique and unexpected challenges in shipping and storage operations.

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, 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 their 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 the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.