DEMIL Operations Manager

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Leidos is seeking a demilitarization (DEMIL) Operations Manager for Ammunition Operations who will directly support the Program Manager in achieving successful program outcomes for the Joint Munitions Command Operations and Maintenance of Hawthorne Army Depot (O&M HWAD) contract. The HWAD contract provides Supply Depot Operations (SDO) functions including but not limited to ammunition receipt, issue, surveillance, rewarehousing and demilitarization (DEMIL), as well as the operation and maintenance of Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) located in Hawthorne, NV. HWAD is a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facility that serves as an archival storage and DEMIL location for a wide array of conventional and non-standard ammunition. In addition to the storage and DEMIL of ammunition, the operating contractor is required to maintain and modernize equipment and facilities, and provide numerous base support services (e.g., grounds maintenance, fire protection, safety and security, etc.).

As the DEMIL Operations Manager you will report to the Director, DEMIL operations.  Supervises the demilitarization (DEMIL) and disposal of conventional ammunition, missiles and other items IAW both the Demil and the Environmental PWS.  Ensures compliance with all existing and pertinent International, Federal, State, and Local statutes, laws, and regulations for the safeguarding, and handling, processing, storage, transportation, disposition and disposal of ammunition and explosives in accordance with DoD standards.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for DEMIL at HWAD of each MIDAS family and process IAW DoDM, 4160.28-M “Defense Demilitarization volumes 1-3, DoD, 4145.26-M entitled “DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives”, DoDI, 4140.62 MPPEH, DI-SAFT-81640, DA PAM 385-64 and appropriate CDRL(s).

• Ensure complete demilitarization of assets, to include ensuring proper disposition, treatment, or disposal of all materials IAW DoDM 4160.28 Defense Demilitarization, Volumes 1 through 3, in an environmentally safe manner.

• Recover and recycle propellant, explosives, pyrotechnics (PEP); explosive materials; and hazardous materials as much as feasible, providing end-use and inert certifications for demilitarized components for re-sale.

• Destroy ammunition with critical defects which are considered hazardous to store as soon as possible according to Government-approved procedures.

• Provide to the Government a monthly report of scheduled vs. actual tons for each funded Demil project. The report shall be in Contractor’s format.

• Ensure all ammunition/explosives to include donor materials on the open burn/open detonation ranges comply with the security requirements of AR 190-11 at all times.

• Supervise clearance of access roads to ranges used for open burn and open detonation of fragmentation and other debris.

• Oversee a training program and certify employees are IAW DoD 4145.26-M, “DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives” and AMC 350-4.

Clearance Required to be considered:

• Active Secret clearance.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree)

• At least eight (5) years of supervisory experience in DEMIL operations.

• Must have supervised a minimum of 50 personnel.

• Can demonstrate knowledge of DoDM, 4160.28-M “Defense Demilitarization volumes 1-3, DoD, 4145.26-M entitled “DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives”, DoDI, 4140.62 MPPEH, DI-SAFT-81640, and DA PAM 385-64.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.