Chaplain Priest

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Chaplain (Non-Denominational Priest) to support a unique U.S. Navy program based on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care, counseling, and religious support to personnel stationed on Diego Garcia.
• Offer non-denominational religious services, rites, and ceremonies for a diverse, multi-faith population.
• Deliver confidential pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Conduct group services, prayer sessions, and faith-based educational programs.
• Advise leadership on ethical, moral, and spiritual matters impacting personnel.
• Maintain an inclusive environment for individuals of all faith backgrounds.
• Ensure compliance with Navy and Amentum standards for conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  
  

• 1–3 years of pastoral, chaplaincy, or spiritual leadership experience.
• High school diploma required; advanced theological or ministry training preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  

• Previous experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis-counseling skills.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
  
  

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job