Amentum is seeking an Operations Scheduling Specialist who is highly organized, analytical, and customer focused professional to join our Operations team in Springfield, VA. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment. This role is critical in supporting our customer’s physical security mission by ensuring seamless operational coordination, personnel scheduling, and logistical support.

This is a full-time position providing operational mission support and logistics for physical security services. The Operations Specialist will primarily work Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening, weekend, and on-call coverage may be necessary to support our 24/7 operations.

The Operations Scheduling Specialist will:

• Lead by example and enforce compliance with customer and company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Develop and maintain scheduling processes and business rhythms to review, analyze, and organize shift requests to ensure contract coverage requirements are met.
• Coordinate with training and operations management to identify performance trends and training needs.
• Provide on-site operational leadership during assigned on-call shifts and in the absence of management staff.
• Maintain systems for tracking, securing, storing, and maintaining radio equipment.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment while mentoring and supporting team members.
• Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely operational reports.
• Enforce workplace security policies, procedures, and uniform standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and continuously seek opportunities to improve operational quality and efficiency.
• Exercise sound judgment, make timely decisions, and provide real-time guidance to staff.
• Safeguard confidential information and protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications 

• U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, and the ability to maintain the required security clearance throughout employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience scheduling personnel or coordinating staffing resources to meet operational requirements.
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods (up to 8 hours).

Compensation Details:

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:

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.