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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist

MISSION ONE, LLC
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Washington, District of Columbia 20544, DC

Salary

$100,000 - $160,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist role offers a competitive salary and requires a minimum of 5 years of operational experience in EOD, including deployments in high-threat environments.
  • This position involves identifying, evaluating, and disposing of explosive threats while ensuring mission assurance and operational readiness.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, with equivalent specialized training considered.
  • An active Secret clearance is required, with a Top Secret (TS/Poly) strongly preferred, and prior military EOD Technician qualification is a plus.
  • Benefits include 401(k) matching, performance-based bonuses, health and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement and training.
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
Position Overview
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist provides expert-level technical and operational support to the defense community and associated mission partners. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and disposing of conventional and unconventional explosive threats in dynamic environments. The EOD Specialist serves as a critical enabler for mission assurance, force protection, and operational readiness across training, exercise, and real-world contingency operations. This position requires deep familiarity with USSOCOM operational requirements, interagency coordination, and the ability to perform in high-risk, high-visibility environments with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities
The EOD Specialist will:
  • Conduct explosive hazard assessments, improvised explosive device (IED) identification, and ordnance reconnaissance.
  • Execute EOD render-safe procedures and disposal activities in accordance with DoD and joint service standards.
  • Provide advisory support to senior leaders, staff elements, and mission planners regarding threats, mitigation tactics, and risk reduction strategies.
  • Support mission partners and subordinate units in training evolution design, operational rehearsals, and mission preparation activities.
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports, explosive incident documentation, safety briefs, and after-action reviews (AARs).
  • Operate and maintain EOD tools and equipment.
  • Conduct technical exploitation of explosive ordnance and related materials, supporting intelligence-driven efforts when applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and theater-level safety standards, including handling, storage, and transport protocols.
  • Partner with interagency, coalition, and host-nation entities to align best practices and coordinate safe disposal activities.
  • Provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior personnel and supporting staff, enhancing capability maturity and readiness.
Required Qualifications
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of operational experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal, including deployments or high-threat mission environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the USSOCOM community.
  • Proven ability to operate within joint and interagency frameworks, delivering mission outcomes in high-tempo settings.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field such as:
    • Homeland Security 
    • Explosive Engineering
    • Counterterrorism Studies 
    • Criminal Justice
    • Emergency Management 
    • Military Studies 
    • Engineering, Physics, or Applied Sciences 
    • National Security / Intelligence Studies
    • Or, similar degree
       (Equivalent specialized training and extensive EOD experience may be considered when aligned to contract requirements.)
Security Clearance
  • Active Secret clearance required at minimum
  • Top Secret (TS/Poly) strongly preferred 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current or prior qualification as U.S. Military EOD Technician (Ex: Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, etc.)
  • Experience working with partner forces, coalition units, or foreign internal defense training environments
  • Strong briefing, reporting, and stakeholder-engagement skills (senior leader and operator-facing)
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
  • Operational resilience under pressure
  • Precision technical execution
  • Strategic risk management mindset
  • Mission-centric problem solving
  • High-trust professionalism and discretion
  • Strong communication and collaborative leadership



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