Ordnance Specialist - Secret Clearance

V2X Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks an Ordnance Specialist to support our Indian Head, MD government customer. This onsite role requires a current Secret clearance and hands-on work with explosive decontamination equipment.

You will follow WRFs and SOPs, read risk assessments, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations to maintain safety and readiness. The position emphasizes training, equipment maintenance, regulatory adherence, and the safe handling of energetic materials within authorized facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years' experience in explosives/energetics handling, decontamination, demolition.
• Current HAZWOPER 40-hour certification plus annual refresher.
• U.S. Citizenship with active Secret clearance or above and ability to access US-only data systems.

Responsibilities

• Train, operate, and maintain explosive decontamination equipment.
• Read and follow Work Review Forms and SOPs before field operations.
• Identify explosive constituents and safely handle, package, transport, and store residues.
• Conform to Federal, State, and Local laws under supervision.
• Execute sampling plans and ensure timely submission for analysis.
• Support regulatory compliance, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Explosives handling

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

We are seeking an Ordnance Specialist to support our Indian Head, MD government customer. The position is required to be onsite and have a current Secret clearance.

What You'll Do

• V2X Inc. is currently seeking an Ordnance Specialist that will train, operate, and perform maintenance on explosive decontamination equipment. The Ordnance Specialist will read and comprehend Work Review Forms (WRF) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to performing field operations. Able to visually recognize explosive constituents and able to safely handle, package, transport, and store explosive residue under supervision. Implements WRFs and SOPs, conforming to Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations under supervision and executes explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis under supervision. Maintains periodic training requirements as well as all safety and quality regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as an explosive's decontamination team member during the implementation and execution of site-specific WRFs and SOPs conforming to Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Assists the Manufacturing Department in the execution of WRFs and SOPs for the decontamination of explosives manufacturing facilities, explosively laden railroad cars, and ordnance storage facilities at Navy, DoD, and non-DoD facilities.
• Performs explosive characterization surveys at former manufacturing facilities. Executes explosive sampling plans, ensuring accurate and timely submission for analysis.
• Quality Control
• Technical support
• Site Assessments and Surveys
• Contingency Planning
• Regulatory Compliance

Education

• Associate degree in related field and/or minimum of three (3) years' experience directly related to explosives/energetics handling, decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition.

Certifications/Licenses

• Maintain a current certification in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training as required).
• Certificates for either the Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or the Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors/Managers (AMMO-49-DL) as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore no later than 30 days of employee on-boarding.
• Individual shall have taken the Department of Transportation Explosive handler physical examination and provide certification to support acceptability to work with explosives.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in explosives/energetics handling, decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition.

Security Requirements

• Minimum of an active and current Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data system.
• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Travel

• The individual must be able to travel for periods of short duration as required within the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• State issued commercial driver's license (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement.
• An explosive's driver's license with HAZMAT endorsement is desirable.
• Desired ability to operate the following equipment: backhoe w/ bucket, warehouse and rough terrain forklift and elevating platforms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.