Position Title: Mission Support Technician

Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Mission Support Technician supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Have a firm understanding of operations and maintenance or security procedures.
• Coordinate support with other internal program elements to give and receive additional support as needed.
• Assists with maintaining, securing, issuing and ensuring accountability for visitor restricted area badges in support of site access duties and distinguished visitor (DV) events.
• Assist with installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and other Field Service activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conducts security briefings to required personnel regarding visiting and escorting MDA facilities.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with various members of the team and stakeholders.
• Ensures construction and maintenance personnel are properly badged, are briefed on security standards and are monitored within the restricted area for conformance with all applicable security policies and regulations.
• Ensure repairs are completed to quality standards and conduct post-repair quality checks to prevent repeat issues.
• Utilize technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.
• Assist staff personnel with plans, programs, and implementation of activities which may include security, logistics, visitor control, protocol events, scheduling, and test support.
• Assists customer with maintaining security databases, tracking escort training and access lists to secured rooms, security containers within the facility and photographic device permits.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures, promoting a culture of safety.
• This is a full-time, on-site position.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to understand and follow detailed instructions.
• Be able to write clear and concise reports of incidents or observations.
• Be able to interact professionally and courteously with a diverse range of people.
• Have a strong sense of ethics and a commitment to following and upholding security protocols.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience in maintenance or security operations
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience operating a forklift and/or high-lift.
• Have experience utilizing a ticketing system to track issues and fixes.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$36.05/hr - $43.26/hr

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:
07/14/2026 - 07/22/2026
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.