Projectionist

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services supporting the U.S. government, allied partners, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Projectionist to support a unique U.S. Navy program located on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Projectionist is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring audiovisual projection and sound equipment in accordance with Navy recreation and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) standards. Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and shutting down digital projection systems, sound systems, and related equipment to support scheduled movie screenings and special events.

The Projectionist ensures proper audio and visual quality during screenings, monitors equipment performance, and responds to technical issues to minimize service interruptions. This role includes loading and scheduling digital content, verifying playback settings, and maintaining compliance with established operating procedures.

Additional duties include performing routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance, maintaining screening schedules and logs, ensuring the projection booth and theater areas are clean and orderly, and supporting morale and welfare initiatives for personnel stationed on the island. The Projectionist provides reliable service in a remote, mission‑driven environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience operating audiovisual, projection, or similar technical equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of digital projection systems, sound equipment, or audiovisual technology
• Ability to follow technical instructions and troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, or special event schedules as required
• 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 successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a theater, cinema, or MWR entertainment environment
• Experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce
• Familiarity with digital cinema projection and sound systems
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills
• Valid country driver’s license
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visa(s) in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

Other Responsibilities

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