Armorer and Gunsmith / Top Secret Clearance Required
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be a Senior Armorer for our team, responsible for ensuring that all weapons are fully mission capable prior to issue and performing a variety of maintenance and modification tasks on small arms systems. Our team is committed to providing exceptional support to our customers, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our ranks.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Senior Armorer, you will be responsible for coordinating and performing rebuilding, fine-tuning, and testing of weapons, as well as conducting opening, closing, and transfer of accountability procedures for Armory, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) facilities. You will work closely with our team to perform operator through sustainment level maintenance on a variety of small arms systems, including rifles, pistols, grenade launchers, and other assorted systems.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
• Ensure weapons are fully mission capable prior to issue
• Coordinate and perform rebuilding, fine-tuning, and testing of weapons
• Conduct opening, closing, and transfer of accountability procedures for AA&E facilities
• Perform duties normally associated with a US Army unit level Armorer
• Ensure the security and accountability of weapons and accessories
• Perform operator through sustainment level maintenance on small arms systems
• Perform basic weapon modifications, including vehicle mounting systems and attachment of scopes/night sights
• Assist with tracking all weapons, lasers, and night vision devices, as well as modifications and historical trends
• Maintain proficiency up to and including depot level maintenance of all equipment, tools, and accessories
• Perform detailed assembly, disassembly, and test fire procedures of foreign and domestic small arms weapons
• Perform inspection, cleaning, servicing, preserving, lubricating, and adjustment of small arms systems
• Maintain records for issued, stored, and turned-in items
• Provide instruction on the assembly, disassembly, functions, and maintenance of small arms systems
• Provide initial weapons maintenance training and support for unit weapons during live fire ranges
• Provide technical support and assist in the research and development of weapons-related matters
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of weapons design and function, as well as other factors affecting general ballistic capabilities of assigned weapons
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Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Armorer to join our team. If you're a skilled and knowledgeable individual with a passion for small arms systems and maintenance, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team of experts, and develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. If you're up for the challenge, apply today!
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Alexandria, VA.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must be familiar with AR 190-11 and the use of Technical Manuals for applicable weapon systems
• Secret clearance, eligible for access to Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s team of 113,000 people works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin has employees based in all 50 states and more than 570 facilities that span 70 countries.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we’re engineering a better tomorrow.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.