Lead Construction Surveillance Technician - Okinawa

About the role

Amentum is looking for an experienced Lead Construction Surveillance Technician (Lead CST) to support a secure construction project in Okinawa, Japan. The Lead CST acts as frontline supervisor and technical leader for assigned Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs), working under the Site Security Program Manager (SSPM) and site security leadership. The role covers leadership, technical oversight, personnel supervision and accountability, and ensures construction activities are continuously evaluated for physical, technical and counterintelligence threats.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate CSTs in daily surveillance and technical inspection operations, plan staffing and assignments, and hold personnel accountable
• Conduct daily briefings, monitor performance and provide coaching, mentoring and corrective guidance
• Train new and less-experienced CSTs in surveillance techniques, anomaly recognition, drawing interpretation, inspection methods and reporting
• Supervise surveillance of construction by uncleared personnel, screen and inspect materials, equipment, packages, vehicles and other items, and operate X-ray equipment and other technical inspection tools
• Review drawings, specifications and submittals, interpret technical data, run risk analyses and report anomalies, deviations and potential technical penetrations
• Apply knowledge of TSCM, PHOTOINT, IMINT and counterintelligence principles, and support searches, escorts and access control when needed
• Maintain surveillance logs, inspection records, security incident reports, anomaly reports, shift handover notes and photographic documentation, and escalate significant concerns to site leadership
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Security Plan, SOPs, approved drawings and U.S. Government security requirements, and promote safety and professional standards

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility, maintained throughout the contract
• Completed an approved U.S. Government CST certification course, SSM-approved equivalent training or other qualifying training/experience
• At least five years of experience in construction security surveillance, TSCM, industrial or government counterintelligence security, construction quality assurance, or hands-on supervisory construction experience
• Demonstrated construction surveillance and technical inspection experience, and proven ability to lead and supervise personnel

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of construction safety and ability to work outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to work varying shifts, extended hours, weekends and holidays
• Preferred: bachelor's degree, previous supervisory construction-security experience, overseas project experience, and experience with X-ray systems and technical inspection equipment