Transportation Manager

Amentum is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Transportation Manager to oversee planning, coordinating, executing, and optimizing transportation operations to support distributed logistics and sustainment activities throughout the Indo-Pacific in support of Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

The position integrates transportation requirements across multiple modes and locations while ensuring timely, efficient, and resilient movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other mission-essential cargo.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Are a highly motivated leader who can take ownership of complex requirements while building an accountable, collaborative team;
• Can execute independently in a distributed Indo-Pacific logistics environment while coordinating across customers, teammates, vendors, and mission partners;
• Can synchronize transportation operations and maintain visibility of requirements from origin through destination.; and
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that may include exercises, contingencies, surge operations, and OCONUS travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day transportation operations supporting Regional Support Office (RSO) and Joint Theater Distribution Center (JTDC) logistics activities.
• Plan and coordinate movement of cargo, equipment, supplies, and personnel across the Indo-Pacific.
• Coordinate transportation requirements across air, surface, maritime, and commercial transportation modes.
• Develop transportation plans, movement schedules, routing options, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with Government transportation, logistics, supply, distribution, and operational stakeholders.
• Maintain visibility of transportation requirements, movement status, capacity, and delivery timelines.
• Identify transportation constraints, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support distributed and contested logistics operations designed to improve resilience and reduce operational signatures.

• Coordinate with commercial transportation providers and logistics partners as required.
• Monitor transportation performance against established schedules, requirements, and performance metrics.
• Support transportation forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain transportation SOPs, processes, reports, and operational documentation.
• Support exercises, experimentation, modernization, and contingency planning activities.
• Provide transportation expertise during planning sessions, working groups, exercises, and operational events.
• Leverage available logistics information systems and data to improve transportation visibility and decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; High School Diploma (General Education) w/10+ years relevant experience
• 8+ years of Army and Theater-level logistics
• 5+ years transportation, distribution, supply, or logistics experience
• Familiarity with USINDOPACOM and Indo-Pacific mission priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Must have an active Secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years transportation/distribution leadership.
• Large-scale or multi-site warehouse operations.
• Military distribution center or commercial 3PL experience.
• HAZMAT/MHE; Lean Six Sigma, OSHA, APICS/ASCM or equivalent.
• Experience supporting USINDOPACOM, PACFLT, MARFORPAC, PACAF, USARPAC and SOCPAC
• Have an active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Top-Secret Clearance.

*Please note position is contingent based on award*

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $165K - $195K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site:

Compensation Details:

$165K - $195K

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:

09/03/2026 - 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.

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