Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Coordinator

  • R0174020
  • On Site
  • Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • Full time
  • SECRET

Do you have a desire to continue supporting the world's finest Navy? If so, Amentum may have the full-time position you are looking for. We have an immediate opening supporting our Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Code 210 customer at Naval Station Norfolk. Amentum is seeking a qualified Metrology Calibration (METCAL) Coordinator to provide administrative and technical support to the MARMC Engineering Department. This position supports the MARMC Engineering Test Equipment Calibration Program by coordinating calibration activities, maintaining calibration records and tracking systems, conducting evaluations and audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable Navy and NAVSEA requirements.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience in calibration administration, proficiency with the METBENCH Calibration Management System (MCMS), and a strong understanding of Navy metrology and calibration policies and procedures.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative and technical coordination, conduct audits, and perform liaison functions supporting MARMC’s interface with the NAVSEA Metrology Calibration (METCAL) Program and METCAL auditing activities.
  • Perform technical services in support of the MARMC Engineering Test Equipment Calibration Program in accordance with MARMC Instruction 4355.1 (series).
  • Complete required documentation for equipment submitted for calibration and maintain calibration records for all codes within the MARMC Engineering Department.
  • Continuously validate, maintain, and correct information within the METBENCH Calibration Management System (MCMS), and update the Engineering Department’s web-based calibration tracker.
  • Coordinate and outsource test equipment calibration to accredited commercial calibration facilities when Navy Calibration Laboratories cannot support the required services. Verify accreditation compliance with applicable NAVSEA guidance for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and commercial calibration activity (CCA) calibrations.
  • Schedule, coordinate, monitor, and track shipboard gauge calibration and Field Calibration Activity (FCA) certifications for commands under MARMC’s purview in accordance with the METCAL Laboratory Requirements and Certification Guide.
  • Conduct Calibration Capability Evaluations (CCE) to assess calibration capabilities and compliance with applicable program requirements.
  • Evaluate the performance and management of calibration programs, equipment, and personnel; troubleshoot operational, maintenance, and repair issues; and recommend appropriate equipment, tool, and material substitutions.
  • Provide on-the-job training to personnel during calibration activities, including administering specialized written and practical performance examinations to determine eligibility for calibration technician certification.
  • Communicate orally and in writing with military and civilian representatives across various commands and external activities regarding equipment issues, calibration requirements, and NAVSEA metrology matters.
  • Prepare and submit written debriefs following the completion of each site or ship visit.
  • Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and other technical engagements as requested; document key discussions and outcomes; and prepare and submit reports to the designated Subject Matter Expert/Point of Contact (SME/POC).
  • Support cost-estimating efforts by identifying and estimating Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and material expenses associated with required calibration services.

Minimum Requirements:

  • General Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in calibration administration.
  • METBENCH/MCMS Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience tracking, maintaining, and updating the METBENCH Calibration Management System (MCMS).
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Technical Knowledge: Thorough working knowledge of applicable metrology and calibration regulations, procedures, and technical references, including:
    • 4734.1B
    • ST700-AM-GYD-010
    • ST700-AM-PRO-010
  • ISO 9001 Auditor Training: Documented completion of ISO 9001 Auditor/Lead Auditor training, or the ability to complete the required training within 90 days of checking in to the contract.
  • Must have an active secret US government clearance; Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

       

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:

$60,000 - 67,100

       

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:

10/26/2026 - 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.

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