System Manager

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Systems Manager to join our team supporting an eDiscovery/Litigation Support Lab for a new team at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, DC. This position is expected to work full-time onsite in Washington, DC. This position reports to a Project Manager, Lead Project Manager, or Deputy Director. Responsibilities/Duties: Manager responsible for all technical aspects of very large litigation support projects, particularly those with unique and/or complex requirements. For example, for reasons of security, or location, or because of specialized software requirements or telecommunications access needs, some litigation support projects may require establishing a separate, dedicated local area network, with a dedicated database server. Other litigation may require setting up specialized databases or customized applications for analyzing litigation case data. Appropriately skilled support staff may need to be dedicated to the maintenance of these systems. In such instances, the Government may order the services of a Systems Manager to manage all of these resources for the project, from equipment, to staffing, to coordination and interconnection with other already existing systems. The Systems Manager typically reports to the contractor’s Senior Technical Manager or to the contractor’s Deputy Division Director for the project. The Systems Manager must take a very proactive, leadership role in managing the technical aspects of the project, including actively coordinating with a variety of Government representatives, other contractors, and other project and Contractor components, anticipating problems, hiring and training staff, etc. Manages user help desk support, system and user documentation, system and user training. Oversees development of configuration management, risk analysis, and disaster recovery solutions, particularly for web hosted litigation data. Ensures that system and data security are adequately implemented and enforced. Consults with the government COR COR regarding scheduling of work, personnel assignments, priorities and progress reporting; plans, staffs, schedules, and develops cost estimates for work to be performed; and reports on progress. Directs and supervises staff; ensures conformance to functional requirements, technical design, and work standards; ensures successful completion of work, timeliness of deliverables, and quality control. Qualifications: This is a very senior level position, and candidates must demonstrate substantial, in-depth skills and experience specific to the requirements of the system. Must have at least three years of specific, hands-on experience installing, running, maintaining, securing and upgrading any lit support software in use at the organization including client apps, server apps and Cloud apps. Must have experience standing up and maintaining lit support software such as RelOne, Nuix, Axiom, in Cloud, Server and PC environments. Must have experience with data migrations. Must have experience handling financial crimes/non-compliance cases. Other systems and installations will require different sets of skills: Windows based systems will require more specific hands-on experience setting up and running those systems and applications; browser-based systems will require extensive hands-on experience setting up and maintaining browser based applications. At least several years of first-line management experience will also be required. Experience in implementing user support help desks extremely helpful; experience developing and deploying new applications to an established user group extremely helpful. Experience in a litigation support environment would be extremely helpful, as would be hands-on experience in a Windows office automation environment such as JCON. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Trial support experience a plus. In all cases, management skills, systems analysis and leadership skills, and communications skills will be extremely important. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred; preferably in the computer science or information management/technology disciplines. Graduate degree in computer science or information management/technology preferred. Managerial experience 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. Compensation Details: $124,000 - $186,000 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: 07/14/2026 - 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. 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