Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Barber to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide professional grooming services including cutting, trimming, tapering, and styling hair using clippers, scissors, razors, and related tools.

• Evaluate hair and scalp condition and recommend appropriate grooming techniques.

• Perform shaving, beard and mustache trimming, scalp treatments, and other grooming services.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace in accordance with industry and Navy standards.

• Recommend grooming products and support customer service needs.

• Manage equipment, maintain tools, and support morale and welfare initiatives for personnel stationed on the island.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months of experience and familiarity with military style haircuts and addressing all types of hair to include coarse and naturally curly hair for all patrons.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.

• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to obtain country-specific visas in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.