MWR Director - Diego Garcia

Amentum

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Chantilly, Virginia

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/10/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an MWR Director to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.

PURPOSE / SCOPE

The MWR Director is responsible for the overall management of Moral Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program services and facilities while ensuring successful performance and compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Program, USG, and international requirements and guidelines. Ensures compliance with standard management practices including but not limited to monitoring, records keeping, report preparation, training, inspections, data reporting, etc. Will perform other duties as assigned. This area ensures delivery of recreation, fitness, library, community support services and social events.

The MWR Director will be available for on-call support as needed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in one or more appropriate area(s) of recreation, hospitality, food and beverage or business-related fields or three years of general experience in which candidate has demonstrated knowledge of goals, principles, methods and techniques of recreation, food and beverage or business management, and have an understanding of the interests and motivations of individuals and groups equivalent where candidate may have gained by education or five-years of specialized experience as a NF-5 of NAFI or as a senior manager in a similar or equivalent capacity in civilian commercial business. CPR certification

Three (3) years experience in a leadership role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce

Must be familiar with current global, US, Program and PWS requirements

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and drivers license throughout employment in this role

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

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note:

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies

Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable

May work in a typical office 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 offices, industrial warehouses, ports, 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, 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.

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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 and 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 his/her 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 job.

This position is pending contract award.

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