Port/Airfield Operations Lead

Amentum; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Port / Airfield Operations Lead to support the safe and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and cargo through port and airfield environments across the Indo-Pacific in support of SOCPAC at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

The position coordinates terminal activities, cargo movement, staging, loading, unloading, documentation, and onward movement while maintaining throughput, capacity, and constraints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of port, airfield, transportation, cargo, warehouse, or logistics experience.
• Experience supporting cargo handling, staging, transportation, or terminal operations.
• Active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support port and airfield logistics operations.
• Manage cargo receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and transfer activities.
• Coordinate with transportation, movement control, warehouse, supply, and distribution personnel.
• Monitor cargo flow, schedules, capacity, and operational status.
• Maintain accurate cargo and movement documentation.
• Support aircraft and vessel cargo operations as assigned.
• Identify operational constraints, delays, safety concerns, and throughput limitations.
• Coordinate onward movement of cargo from terminal locations.
• Support surge, contingency, exercise, and distributed logistics operations.
• Operate applicable material-handling or logistics equipment when qualified and authorized.
• Maintain compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Independent execution

Stakeholder coordination

Operations synchronization

Problem solving under duress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/ Transportation/ Supply Chain

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Port / Airfield Operations Lead to support the safe and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and cargo through port and airfield environments throughout the Indo-Pacific in support of Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

The position coordinates terminal activities, cargo movement, staging, loading, unloading, documentation, and onward movement while maintaining operational awareness of throughput, capacity, and constraints.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Are a highly motivated leader who can take ownership of complex requirements while building an accountable, collaborative team;
• Can execute independently in a distributed Indo-Pacific logistics environment while coordinating across customers, teammates, vendors, and mission partners;
• Can synchronize port and airfield operations and maintain visibility of requirements from origin through destination.; and
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that may include exercises, contingencies, surge operations, and OCONUS travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support port and airfield logistics operations.
• Manage or execute cargo receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and transfer activities.
• Coordinate with transportation, movement control, warehouse, supply, and distribution personnel.
• Monitor cargo flow, schedules, capacity, and operational status.
• Maintain accurate cargo and movement documentation.
• Support aircraft and vessel cargo operations as assigned.
• Identify operational constraints, delays, safety concerns, and throughput limitations.
• Coordinate onward movement of cargo from terminal locations.
• Support surge, contingency, exercise, and distributed logistics operations.
• Operate applicable material-handling or logistics equipment when qualified and authorized.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety and operational procedures. responsiveness, and interoperability.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of port, airfield, transportation, cargo, warehouse, or logistics experience.
• Experience supporting cargo handling, staging, transportation, or terminal operations.
• Ability to operate applicable equipment when required and properly certified.
• Familiarity with USINDOPACOM and Indo-Pacific mission priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

*Please note this position is contingent based on award*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Large-scale or multi-site warehouse operations.
• Military distribution center or commercial 3PL experience.
• HAZMAT/MHE; Lean Six Sigma, OSHA, APICS/ASCM or equivalent.
• Experience supporting USINDOPACOM, PACFLT, MARFORPAC, PACAF, USARPAC and SOCPAC
• Have an active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Top-Secret Clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150K - $170K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$150K - $170K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/21/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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