Position Title: Carpenter – TS/SCI Cleared
Location: Bamako and Tokyo
Compensation Details for Bamako Assignment
Employees assigned to Bamako will receive a 55% pay increase for the first 40 hours worked each week. This significant boost in compensation is designed to reflect the unique opportunities and requirements of the location. Additionally, lodging and meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) per diem are included as part of the benefits package, ensuring comprehensive support for those relocating to Bamako.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (Top Secret/SCI)
Job Summary:
Amentum is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Carpenter with an active TS/SCI clearance to support specialized construction projects, particularly within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the installation of SHW hardware, X-10 locks, STC-rated doors, closers, frames, drywall, finish work, carpet, ceiling tiles, and grid systems. This position requires advanced knowledge of SCIF standards and the ability to work efficiently in a secured construction setting, ensuring all installations align with strict security and acoustic requirements.
This role involves OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) work and requires a commitment to a 60-hour work week. Hours will be 10-hour days, Friday through Wednesday. The ability to meet these schedule demands is a key requirement of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, adjust, and maintain SHW hardware, including precision work with highly secure locking mechanisms such as X-10 locks.
Assemble, install, and secure STC-rated doors, frames, and accompanying hardware, including closers, ensuring compliance with acoustic and security standards for SCIF spaces. Experience with vault doors is essential.
Lay and install carpet, as well as ceiling tiles and grid systems, ensuring seamless, high-quality finishes.
Understand and implement SCIF-specific construction protocols, including sound attenuation, TEMPEST requirements, and compliance with ICD/ICS 705 standards.
Proactively plan and organize project elements, including putting together material lists, reviewing submittals and specifications, and compiling BOM (Bill of Materials) lists to ensure seamless project continuation.
Qualifications:
Solid understanding of SCIF-specific construction requirements, including soundproofing, TEMPEST, and ICD 705 standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you are a highly skilled carpenter looking to perform meaningful work in a secure and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our specialized construction team.
Compensation Details:
$45.00 -$49.00
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:
02/02/2026 - 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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