MSC Riding Gang Administrative Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the MSC Riding Gang program for the U.S. Navy on Diego Garcia. The role serves as the central point for coordinating personnel, documentation, and logistics for riding‑gang crews working on vessel maintenance and repair.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, travel, crew‑list documentation, and compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and MSC regulations.
• Maintain personnel records, safety certifications, background checks, and training files.
• Track work assignments, labor hours, and project progress for riding‑gang teams while vessels are underway or in port.
• Prepare logs, reports, and administrative documentation related to operations, compliance, and mission support.
• Assist scheduling of maintenance activities, aligning riding‑gang supervisors, ship leadership, and Amentum management.
• Support procurement requests, material tracking, and logistical coordination for tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on personnel status, operational impacts, and administrative needs.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, maritime operations, maintenance coordination, or a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in administration, logistics, or maritime operations is preferred.
• Valid passport with at least one year beyond hire date and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and obtain necessary facility credentials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to secure country‑specific visas as required.

Required skills