Legal Administrative Specialist (FOI/PA Requests)

About the role

Amentum is hiring Legal Administrative Specialists for its Federal Government contract in Pocatello, Idaho. You will support the customer's mission of transparency by providing administrative support for incoming Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI/PA) requests and declassification reviews, while safeguarding information that could cause harm if released. All specialists attend an on-site, paid six-week training course.

Key responsibilities

• Support the search, collection and analysis of responsive documents for FOI/PA requests and keep document records in a database
• Complete and deliver files ready for FOI/PA processing while controlling classified documents
• Search government databases for background information and conduct record searches
• Research, review, analyze and interpret responsive information, then compile and report findings within guidelines, legal constraints and SOPs
• Deliver timely, high-quality work on multiple projects, working independently within an integrated team

Required profile

• Current, active Top Secret clearance with CI Poly (verifiable in JPAS) or ability to obtain and maintain one; U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience with declassification reviews, FOI/PA requests, National Name Checks or records and information management is desired but not required
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute

Required skills

• Proficiency with the MS Office suite
• Ability to learn new systems, create graphs and charts and draft technical and administrative documents
• Teamwork, organization, time management and clear written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Pay of $25.48 (estimate at time of posting)
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance