Ammunition and Explosives Logistics Specialist

Ammunition and Explosives Logistics Specialist

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• Job Tracking  : 261004
• Job Location : Huntsville, AL
• Job Level : Sr. Executive
• Level of Education : 2 year degree
• Job Type : Part-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 10/05/2026
• Years of Experience : More Than 15 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $

Position Title:
Ammunition and Explosives Logistics Specialist

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Ammunition and Explosives Logistics Specialist to join our diverse team, in Huntsville, AL. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing.

Position

Description:

• The Ammunition and Explosives Logistics Specialist is responsible for end-to-end accountability, tracking, shipment coordination, receipt, storage management, and documentation of ammunition, explosives, and related hazardous materials in support of operations at Redstone Arsenal. This position ensures strict compliance with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army, federal, state, and local regulations governing the handling, storage, transportation, and recordkeeping of Class V (Ammunition) materiel and other energetic items.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Logistics Management and Tracking
  • Maintain continuous accountability of ammunition and explosive materials from receipt through storage, issue, shipment, and final disposition.
  • Utilize approved logistics information systems, barcoding, and manual logs to update inventory status, movement, and usage.
  • Develop, maintain, and reconcile stock records, transaction histories, and inventory reports to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Perform cyclic, annual, and special inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies in counts, documentation, and serial/lot numbers.
• Shipping, Receiving, and Transportation Coordination
  • Prepare, review, and process shipping and receiving documentation, including DD Forms, bills of lading, and other transport documentation for hazardous materials.
  • Coordinate with carriers, installation transportation offices, and external agencies for compliant movement of ammunition and explosives via ground, air, and other authorized modes.
  • Ensure all shipments comply with DOT, DoD, IATA/ICAO (as applicable), and international transport regulations for hazardous materials.
  • Verify proper packaging, marking, labeling, blocking/bracing, and placarding for all outgoing shipments of explosives and ammunition.
• Storage, Handling, and Explosives Safety Compliance
  • Manage storage locations, quantities, and segregation of stocks in accordance with explosives safety standards.
  • Monitor and enforce Quantity-Distance (Q-D) requirements, compatibility group restrictions, and approved storage configurations.
  • Conduct and document pre-operational inspections of storage facilities, magazines, and related infrastructure to identify safety or security deficiencies.
  • Ensure personnel handling ammunition and explosives follow all required procedures for safe handling, loading/unloading, and movement within the installation.
• Documentation, Reporting, and Audit Support
  • Maintain all required logs, forms, and records for ammunition and explosives, including lot numbers, condition codes, and shelf-life or service-life data.
  • Prepare routine and ad hoc reports for management, safety offices, and oversight agencies regarding stock levels, usage, losses, condition changes, and incidents.
  • Support inspections, audits, and staff assistance visits by providing complete, accurate, and timely documentation and records.
  • Document and report any…