Data Specialist I

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Data Specialist I to join our DOJ Civil Division Frauds Lab eDiscovery Team in Washington, DC. This entry-level role works under a project manager to load, convert, index, and QC data for litigation support databases such as Relativity/RelOne.

Responsibilities include performing basic load file creation, native file processing, TIFF conversion, and reporting. A hybrid, full-time position requires MRPT credentials and may involve evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• MRPT facility credentials/authorization required and US citizenship is required for this location.
• Undergraduate degree preferred in computer science or information management/technology fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute eDiscovery data loading, conversion, indexing, exporting and QC checks.
• Create and modify basic load files for Relativity/RelOne and similar platforms.
• Perform native file processing, TIFF conversion, and other conversion services as needed.
• Communicate with legal teams regarding data sets and issues.
• Identify and report loading errors to senior team members and assist with fixes.
• Perform QC tasks and track statistics for all work in the tracking system.
• Scan paper documents and maintain accurate records.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on project status.
• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) in a hybrid role at a secured facility in Washington, DC.

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Information Management/Technology

Tools

Relativity

Relativity/RelOne

Concordance

LAW

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Data Specialist I to join our DOJ Civil Division Frauds Lab eDiscovery Team.

The Data Specialist I position is an entry level position operating under the supervision and direction of a project manager. The Data Specialist I performs eDiscovery data processing tasks including data loading, file conversion services, database indexing, and creates and modifies load files for upload into Relativity/RelOne. The Data Specialist I is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data loading, manipulation, and conversion by performing quality control (QC). The Data Specialist I also performs basic tasks related to exporting data from Relativity/RelOne and other related systems.

The Data Specialist I will:

• Manage and execute all aspects of eDiscovery data loading including conversion, database indexing, exporting, and QC checks.
• Creates and modifies basic load files to be used for loading into litigation support databases such as Relativity/RelOne and other similar platforms.
• Performs native file processing, TIFF conversion, and other conversion services as needed.
• Communicates directly with legal teams regarding questions about data sets received.
• Identify and report loading errors/issues to senior team members.
• Consults with the senior team members for recommended fixes.
• Perform assigned QC tasks.
• Scan paper documents.
• Track and update stats and statuses for all work in the tracking system.
• 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 Qualifications:

• 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 some experience with Relativity/RelOne or other similar eDiscovery platforms.
• Knowledge of text editors, file manipulation applications, and experience with various litigation support tools, is extremely helpful.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications is very helpful.
• Undergraduate degree preferred; preferably in the computer science or information management/technology fields.
• Technical certification(s) valued.
• Experience with Relativity, RelOne, LAW, and Concordance 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:

32.10

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:

09/10/2026 - 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.

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