Legal Administrative Specialist - Team Leader

Legal Administrative Specialist, Team Lead

In this role, you will mentor and provide technical direction to Legal Administrative Specialists supporting 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.

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

• Mentor and provide technical direction to Legal Administrative Specialists pertaining to the unit
• Ensure that the team members comply with all appropriate guidelines of the unit
• Ensure that the Team members comply with the minimum requirements of the statement of work
• Ensure all documents are reviewed accurately and high quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure contractor production and quality assurance metrics are measured and reported accurately.
• Compile reporting information on production and quality assurance metrics.
• Assist Program Manager in reviewing metrics.
• Conduct training for contractor new hires in the unit

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested

The Basic Qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Must have and maintain a current, active Top Secret security clearance that is verifiable in JPAS. Please note U.S. Citizenship is required to maintain this clearance

Minimum Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of experience providing similar support services to a Government program and/or acquisition organizations either directly with the government or as a consultant.  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:
• 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
• 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.

Work Environment:

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

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 bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds

Compensation Details:

$72,000-$75,000

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:

11/13/2026 - 11/17/2026

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.