Chaplain (Priest) at Amentum

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual care, pastoral counseling, and religious support to personnel and their families.

• Conduct non denominational worship services, religious rites, ceremonies, and observances for a diverse, multi faith population.

• Provide confidential pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, grief support, and emotional care to individuals experiencing personal or professional challenges.

• Plan and facilitate group worship services, prayer meetings, religious educatin classes, and faith based programs.

• Advise leadership on ethical, moral, spiritual, and resiliency matters affecting personnel and organizational readiness.

• Promote an inclusive environment that respects the religious beliefs, practices, and cultural backgrounds of all personnel.

• Maintain confidentiality while providing compassionate and professional pastoral care.

• Ensure compliance with Navy, Amentum, and contract standards regarding conduct, ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Maintain accurate administrative records and documentation related to ministry activities.

• Collaborate with medical personnel, behavioral health professionals, and leadership to support the overall wellbeing of personnel.

• Participate in emergency response, crisis management, and deployment support activities.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Advanced theological education, ministry training, or formal religious education preferred.

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual leadership.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Ability to provide confidential counseling and emotional support to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

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

• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

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

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

• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce

• A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience supporting military, government, or federal organizations