FOIA Records Specialist Winchester

PAE Government Services Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support FOI/PA requests and declassification reviews for a Federal Government contract in Winchester, VA. The role emphasizes safeguarding sensitive information while ensuring compliant processing and reporting.

On-site, the position includes a six-week training course to prepare new hires, with a focus on accuracy, organization, and timely delivery within established guidelines and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance with CI Poly must be current or obtainable.
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain clearance.
• 4–6 week onboarding training after hire and successful test.
• Experience with FOI/PA requests and declassification reviews preferred but not required.
• Separating or former military personnel encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to search, collect, and analyze responsive FOI/PA documents.
• Maintain document control and prepare files for FOI/PA processing, including handling classified materials.
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record checks.
• Research, review, and interpret responsive information for clients.
• Compile findings and report results within guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain high-quality timely delivery while managing multiple projects.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Typing 60 wpm

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience

Job description

Amentum has multiple opportunities for Legal Administrative Specialists to join our team on our Federal Government contract in Winchester, VA Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

In this role, you will support our customer’s mission to help maintain transparency in our government, by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests and declassification reviews. Transparency in our government is not only essential for government accountability, but is also integral to our country’s democracy. Through this work, you provide citizens with easier access to government information. However, while an open and transparent government is essential to our work, Legal Administrative Specialists are also responsible for safeguarding information that may cause harm if released. All Legal Administrative Specialists attend an on-site, paid, six-week training course which will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in this role.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to search, collect, and analyze responsive documents for incoming FOI/PA requests and maintain information regarding the documents in a database.
• Complete and deliver files ready for FOI/PA processing, while maintaining control of classified documents.
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record searches on requested information.
• Research, review, analyze and interpret all responsive information.
• Compile, prepare and report findings from available relevant information to the customers within established guidelines, legal constraints and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain performance to ensure the delivery of timely, high quality work, consistent with customer specifications, while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work independently as part of an integrated team and display high self-motivation and integrity.
• Have the ability to maintain an exceptional level of organization and time management skills

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a current, active Top Secret security clearance with CI Poly that is verifiable in JPAS or be able to obtain and maintain one.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to get obtain a clearance.
• Must successfully complete a 4-6 week training course once you are onboard and successfully pass the test at the end of the course.
• Minimum Experience, Education and Licensure: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Years of experience can be substituted for education.
• Separating or former military personnel with related experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience processing and conducting declassification reviews, FOI/PA requests, National Name Checks requested by a federal agency or general Records and Information Management desired but not required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills required MS Office Suite proficiency
• Must be able to learn new systems and applications
• Must be able to create graphs and charts and draft technical and administrative documents
• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others
• Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers both in written and verbal communications
• Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction
• Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements
• Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to Lift up to 25 pounds, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc

Work Environment

This position is generally sedentary and is performed in an open office environment with a large personal desk space

Compensation Details

$26.44 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.

• 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.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.