Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Eod) Specialist, Washington

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
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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