Senior Submarine Industrial Support Specialist

Amentum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,312 - 58,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Senior Submarine Industrial Support Specialist to bridge technical planning and deckplate execution for critical Navy submarine programs. You will oversee schedules, audits, and ongoing work to ensure installations stay on track and mission-ready.

Your role emphasizes developing LARs and DFSs, preparing SHIPALT/ECI WAFs, and providing weekly progress reports to stakeholders, while coordinating with the Government OSIC team and AIT staff.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government Clearance required.
• 10 years of practical experience with deckplate audits, LAR/DFS development, and OSIC liaison.
• Strong work controls background with schedule management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive project success by managing schedules, tracking progress, and leading hotwash events.
• Audit ongoing work, troubleshoot in real time, and coordinate with AIT for deckplate sequencing.
• Prepare LARs and DFS documents and interpret drawings to keep installations on track.
• Provide weekly updates and expert reports to keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Project scheduling

Progress tracking

LAR/DFS documentation

Stakeholder reporting

Deckplate audits

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology / math / science

Formal electronics training (technical school / military)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SHIPALT / ECI WAFs and tags

LAR & DFS development tools

Job description

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role. Ready to make an impact on the Navy’s most advanced undersea platforms? Amentum is looking for a Senior Submarine Industrial Support Specialist to join our elite team in Portsmouth, VA. If you have a background in Naval Shipyard modernization and thrive in the fast-paced environment of submarine combat systems, we want to hear from you. You’ll be the bridge between technical planning and deckplate execution, ensuring our fleet remains mission-ready.

Why Join Amentum

At Amentum, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges. In this role, you’ll have a front-row seat to submarine modernization, providing critical oversight and technical expertise to the Government On-Site Installation Coordinators (OSIC). You won’t just be watching the work—you’ll be ensuring it’s done right.

Your Impact

• Drive Project Success: Manage schedules, track progress, and lead "hotwash" events for vital programs like SWFTS.
• Master the Deckplate: Prepare WAFs and SHIPALTs, audit ongoing work, and troubleshoot technical hurdles in real-time.
• Solve Complex Problems: Author LARs and DFS documents, interpreting complex drawings to keep installations on track.
• Lead Communication: Be the voice of technical progress, providing weekly updates and expert reports that keep all stakeholders informed

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active Clearance.)
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of practical experience OR degree/formal training and six (6) years experience. (Degree/Formal Training is defined as: Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program.)
• Conducting deckplate audits and surveillances and document findings.
• Development of Liaison Action Record (LAR) and Departure From Specification (DFS).
• Possess a strong work controls background.
• Preparation of SHIPALT / ECI WAFs and tags, etc. experience.
• Project schedule management experience.
• Identification and tracking of planned vs. actual progress experience.
• Identification of problem or weak areas with the Alteration Installation Team (AIT) experience.
• Identification and interpretation of drawing issues experience.
• Experience working with the AIT to ensure deck plate work sequencing is being properly executed (i.e. right personnel working in the right areas).
• Providing written inputs to the Government On-Site Installation Coordinator (OSIC) experience.
• Participation in Planning and Hotwash events to support MIWG and TI-NEXT experience.
• Attendance of LMA meetings, as directed by the OSIC experience.
• Trip and weekly status report preparation experience.
• Technical reports (for drawing issues, LAR submissions, etc.) preparation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Submarine Combat Systems Modernization, WAF and Tagout generation, and modernization work controls experience.

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Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

US: $36.35 Minimum

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

• 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

07/24/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.