Document Management Technician (DMT)

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; 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 Document Management Technician to support the RECA program within the DOJ Civil Division. The role requires processing and organizing incoming materials for claims, accurate data entry, and strict confidentiality.

You will track document movement and ensure proper categorization of scanned documents while complying with program procedures. The position emphasizes precision under pressure, with MRPT credentials required and a foundation in government IT environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and under pressure.
• Must read and follow instructions and understand task context in litigation support.
• Initiative to ask clarifying questions when instructions are unclear.
• Typing and good communication skills required (40 wpm preferred).
• Proficient in government office and network environments, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, imaging, and telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Scan and copy incoming materials related to claims processing.
• Data entry from paper documents into the database.
• Save and categorize scanned documents according to procedures.
• Maintain accurate tracking of document movement, including mailing and returns.
• Adhere to confidentiality and compliance standards.

Skills

MRPT clearance

Data entry

Detail-oriented

Typing 40 wpm

Litigation support

Microsoft Office

Office IT systems

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Database

Spreadsheet

Imaging systems

Job description

This role will serve as a Document Management Technician (DMT) assigned to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program of the DOJ Civil Division and will work under the direction of a Project Manager. The DMT role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of incoming materials supporting claims filed under RECA. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and data entry skills. Expected duties may include the following:

• Scan and copy incoming materials related to claims processing.
• Data entry from paper document into the database.
• Save and categorize scanned documents according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate tracking of document movement, including mailing and returns.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality and compliance standards.

Required

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust) facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Ability to perform detailed work consistently, accurately, and under pressure extremely important.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Must be able to understand task, task objectives, and the context of the task in the litigation support effort as a whole.
• Must take the initiative to ask questions when necessary to complete task correctly (e.g. where instructions are not explicit or appear to be contrary to the task objective).
• Must have typing/keyboarding skills and good communication skills. 40 words/min touch typing preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable user of the Government's office and network environment, including but not limited to, word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications systems.

Preferred

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 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.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

$21.96

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

07/08/2026 - 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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