Administrative and Technical Support Specialist

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Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
45K-50K Annually
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provides administrative and technical support through records management, employee processing, scheduling, correspondence routing, travel planning, conference room coordination, inventory maintenance, timecard and task-management system administration, training support, and database management. Requires strong communication skills, a high school diploma, two years of administrative experience, a driver’s license, and eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
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Job Description


Amentum is seeking an Administrative and Technical Support Specialist. The AA independently accomplishes general or routine office administrative tasks. The AA should have the expertise and qualifications to accomplish moderately complex administrative tasks with minimal guidance and assistance. Depending on the customer office, some tasks can be more dynamic (i.e., less routine) and challenging than other tasks.


Responsibilities:

•         Records and file management

•         Employee in- and out-processing

•         Assist in managing DOD, DSS, and local office policies and programs

•         Support the field office chief in scheduling

•         Correspondence drafting and routing

•         Travel planning (Defense Travel System (DTS)

•         Conference room coordination

•         Office equipment and supply inventory maintenance

•         Government timecard program (DAI) management

•         Receipt and routing of office mail/correspondence

•         Management of task management (CATMS) system

•         Assist in execution of office training program

•         Responsible for inputting and managing data bases as directed


Requirements:       

•         Must have Secret security clearance

•         High School Diploma or equivalent

•         2 years of administrative experience

•         all personnel shall have superior oral and written communication skills, as well as a good command of the English language. 

•   U.S. driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles.


Preferred:

•         Intermediate to high proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

•         Familiarity with the Defense Travel System and timekeeping management programs a plus 

       

Compensation Details:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00

       

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:

11/05/2026 - 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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of administrative experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Good command of the English language
  • U.S. driver's license and ability to operate government vehicles
  • Intermediate to high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with the Defense Travel System and timekeeping management programs

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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