How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Amentum on www.amentumcareers.com to apply.
Master the Property Lifecycle Before You Apply
This role is about accountability — every asset must be tracked from receipt to disposal. Hiring managers will probe how you handle documentation, audits, and compliance under pressure.
1. Show FAR/DFARS fluency: Highlight any direct experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations or similar government property rules. Mention specific clauses you've worked with, even if from training or coursework.
2. Prove your inventory skills: Give concrete examples of how you've conducted physical inventories, reconciled discrepancies, or used systems like Maximo. Quantify the scale — number of items, frequency of audits.
3. Excel is your friend: Be ready to discuss how you've used Excel for tracking, reporting, or data analysis. Mention pivot tables, VLOOKUP, or any automation you've done.
4. Emphasize attention to detail: Share a story where your meticulous record-keeping caught an error or prevented a loss. That's the kind of proof that stands out.
5. Understand the environment: This is an OCONUS role in an austere setting. Show you're adaptable and have worked with diverse teams or in challenging conditions if you have.
6. Certifications matter: If you have NPMA certification or similar, highlight it prominently. If not, mention any relevant training you're pursuing.
7. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions like "How would you handle a missing asset?" or "Walk me through your audit process." Have structured answers ready.
8. Know the company: Research Amentum's work in government contracting. Mention why you're interested in supporting their mission in Kenya.