Senior Data Specialist at Amentum in Washington, DC

Senior Data Specialist Location: US-DC-Washington The Senior Data Specialist position is a senior level position operating under the direction of more senior Contractor IT staff.  Provides oversight functions for Data Specialists performing file manipulation, loading, conversion services, exports, and productions and quality checks of loads and exports.  Develops, evaluates and modifies methodologies and procedures for manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications.  Performs quality assurance of all EFP services.  Responsible for ensuring that incoming productions are made pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides EFP Manager with detailed notice of deficiencies. The Senior Data Specialist will Manage and execute all aspects of eDiscovery data processing and data loading.  This includes processing of raw data and loading of load-ready data sets. Manage and execute productions from start to finish including discussion of  production protocols with case team at start of production process and related questions about the production. Communicate directly with legal teams by advising them of errors and issues pertaining to the data sets and recommending fixes as appropriate. Assist junior team members by providing guidance, instruction, and troubleshooting. Perform assigned QC and QA tasks. Participate in teleconferences with producing parties when technical issues need to be discussed and clarified. Track and update stats and statuses for all work in the tracking program. Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting. This is a full-time position (40 hours a week). This is currently a HYBRID work position located at a secured facility in Washington, DC. Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Requires knowledge of litigation discovery process, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) workflow. Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications preferred.  Working knowledge of personal computers, including Windows, document review software, and encryption methods. Experience with LAW, IPRO, Relativity or other document processing platform.  Familiarity with ICONECT, Relativity, MS Office Suite, and West LiveNote valued. At least five years’ experience performing eDiscovery roles including but not limited to electronic files processing (EFP), image and data file conversion, data culling using review tools, quality assurance, database loads and retrieval, and data analysis. Undergraduate degree preferred-preferably in computer science or related field. Preferred: Expert-level knowledge and skill in using Relativity/Relativity One, LAW, and Concordance. Everlaw experience is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Be willing to work on a flexible or dead-line driven schedule including occasional evenings and weekends. *Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag. Compensation Details: $90,000.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/07/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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