Munitions Specialist - Part-time

Cogent Security LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cogent Security LLC in Albuquerque, NM seeks a part-time Munitions Specialist to support the OST Munitions Management Program, maintaining, accounting for, and safely transporting government-owned munitions and pyrotechnics across warehouses and ranges.

Responsibilities include shipping, receiving, inventory control, inspections, and assisting with range exercises, while complying with 49 CFR, DOT, and ISM safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in munitions, hazardous material handling, or military/tactical supply operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required DOE security clearance.
• Familiarity with 49 CFR regulations governing hazardous materials transit and munitions management systems.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Munitions logistics and shipping in compliance with 49 CFR; prepare shipping documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain automated inventory tracking; log received, issued, and expended items; document losses or damages.
• Coordinate inspections to verify readiness and serviceability of munitions and pyrotechnics.
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain driver logs per DOT standards.
• Support on-site and off-site exercises, staging logistics, and safety procedures.
• Champion Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and environmental/ergonomic health standards.

Skills

Munitions logistics

Hazmat handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

CDL Hazmat

DOE clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Organization: Innovative Technology Partnerships, LLC (ITP) supporting the Department of Energy / NNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST)

Position Overview

Are you an experienced munitions and logistics professional looking to support a vital national security mission?

We are seeking a Munitions Specialist in Albuquerque, NM, to support the Munitions Coordinator in operating the Office of Secure Transportation’s (OST) Munitions Management Program (MMP). In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining, accounting for, and safely transporting assigned government-owned munitions and pyrotechnics (Hazard Classifications 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4) across warehouses, range, and live-exercise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Munitions Logistics & Shipping: Accurately ship, receive, inspect, package, label, and mark munitions and pyrotechnics in strict compliance with 49 CFR. Prepare shipping documentation with 100% accuracy prior to movement over public highways.
• Accountability & Inventory Control: Maintain automated inventory tracking systems to accurately log all received, issued, and expended items. Monitor and document records regarding lost, stolen, or damaged assets.
• Inspections & Readiness: Coordinate and conduct comprehensive inspections to verify operational readiness and serviceability of all munitions and pyrotechnics.
• Fleet & Material Handling Operations: Safely operate material handling and transport equipment, including forklifts, hazardous material transports, and specialized fleet vehicles. Maintain driver logs with 100% accuracy in accordance with DOT standards.
• Range & Training Exercise Support: Set up on-site and off-site exercises, stage logistics, assist in property recovery, and, when directed, support exercise activities (e.g., role-playing and traffic control/roadblocks).
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Champion Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles, ensuring all tasks adhere to rigorous environmental, ergonomic, and occupational health standards.

Requirements

Required

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, related experience in munitions, hazardous material handling, or military/tactical supply operations.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Regulations & Systems: Familiarity with 49 CFR regulations governing hazardous materials transit, munitions management principles, and automated inventory systems.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office suite, and office equipment.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks involving bending, kneeling, walking, and operating heavy equipment.

Flexibility & Travel: Willingness to work flexible hours to align with exercise and training operations, and available for periodic business/training travel.

Preferred Attributes

• High attention to detail and zero-defect mindset in safety and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills with a collaborative, mission-first mindset.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work takes place across warehouses, offices, and outdoor training range environments.

Candidates must be comfortable working in diverse weather conditions, around loud tactical training noise, and in proximity to munitions and dust/fumes with proper PPE.

Company Website: https://www.cogentsecurity.com