Senior Word Processor

Amentum; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,412 - 33,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an office assistant to perform tasks such as light typing, faxing, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of word processing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to obtain MRPT credentials, ensuring compliance with security standards.

In addition to offered compensation, employees receive various health benefits, including dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials.
• At least two years of word processing experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume workload setting.
• Ability to frequently move, sort, and file physical case files.

Responsibilities

• Light typing, faxing, copying, and filing.
• Operate a computer terminal and personal computer.
• Maintain records stored both manually and electronically.
• Assist in preparing case files for shipment.

Skills

Word processing experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

High volume workload management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Light typing, faxing, copying, and filing.

• Operate a computer terminal, personal computer.

• Maintain records (stored both manually and electronically)

• Assist preparing case files for shipment to FRC and in closing and packaging files for shipment to Federal Records Center

Required:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

• At least two (2) years of word processing experience, including one year in the specific office automation environment required (e.g., JCON 2a, Microsoft Office).

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume workload setting with ability to complete tasks within specified time frame.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Ability to produce highest quality work under extreme pressure very important.

• Skilled in operating a computer terminal, personal computer.

• Requires ability to frequently move, sort, and file physical case files, folders and documents.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to Lift up to 15 lbs, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc.

Preferred:

• Prior Experience assisting with managing file room helpful

• Prior experience working in a legal office valued.

• Basic understanding of court docket extremely helpful.

Work Environment:

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

*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:

$20.60

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:

04/27/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .