Amentum is hiring a Traffic Management Specialist to coordinate Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) activities in the UAE. This role delivers and receives cargo at commercial and military seaports and airports, completes customs clearances, and manages ground transportation of cargo to staging areas, transshipment points, and consignees.
About the Role
The Traffic Management Specialist loads and offloads trucks, accomplishes all transportation documentation, and prepares and processes USG cargo for airlift under supervision. The role provides liaison between Amentum and shipping agencies, the ECA Transportation QAE, and other customers, while acting as the work monitor’s designated representative overseeing PHIT subcontractor quality assurance.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
This role offers hands-on experience in international cargo logistics, customs clearance, and subcontractor quality assurance within a major U.S. government contracting environment. Traffic Management Specialists build transferable expertise in port handling, inland transportation, and compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems — valuable for long-term growth in logistics and supply chain careers.
Why This Role Matters
Reliable cargo tracking and customs coordination keep critical inbound and outbound shipments moving without delay. By ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and Amentum’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System, the Traffic Management Specialist safeguards operational continuity across ports, airports, and transshipment points.
Key Responsibilities
Inbound Cargo Coordination
- Receive inbound cargo manifests or airway bills and prepare tasking folders, Purchase Requests, ACO Customs and RAFO Clearance Letters, and Delivery Release Orders
- Coordinate inbound cargo processing and delivery actions with subcontractors; update TMS as required
- Track inbound shipments until completion of delivery at sites and close out tasking folders
Outbound Cargo Coordination
- Receive outbound cargo manifests or Transportation Control and Movement Documents from site traffic management departments
- Prepare tasking folders, Purchase Requests, outbound Customs Clearance and RAFO Clearance Letters, and update the PHIT Daily Spreadsheet
- Determine the best transportation mode and coordinate with SDDC and subcontractors for sea and air shipments
- Track outbound cargo until completion of delivery to seaport or airport
Liaison & Quality Assurance
- Provide liaison with seaport and airport authorities, shipping agents, and internal/external PHIT customers
- Act as Work Monitor designated representative, performing quality assurance of subcontractor performance IAW contract
- Operate computers, printers, fax machines, and LAN/email systems for business correspondence
Qualifications & Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to understand, speak, read, and write English at an intermediate level
- Proficient in personal computers, Windows Operating System, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Valid home country driver’s license with ability to obtain host nation driver’s license
- Ability to operate material handling equipment
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive equipment handling
- Must be able to wear PPE as required and tolerate extreme noise from operating equipment
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
- Minimum of three years’ experience in civilian or military transportation industry preferred
About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in government services, delivering mission-critical logistics, engineering, and operational support for defense and commercial clients worldwide. In the UAE, Amentum coordinates Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) activities, ensuring reliable cargo movement and compliance with its ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Who Should Apply
This role suits organized, detail-oriented logistics professionals comfortable working in maintenance shop, warehouse, or outdoor environments. Ideal candidates bring customs clearance and cargo coordination experience, strong documentation skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
