Part-Time Transcriptionist

Amentum is seeking a talented and motivated Part-Time Transcriptionist to join our JPRA team at Fort Belvoir. This is an onsite part-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribing SERE debriefs and oral history interviews from audio tapes, following up with involved parties to resolve any questions or issues, and providing a clean final version ready for classification review.
• Uploading documents to SharePoint.
• Performing administrative duties in support of the maintenance of documents.
• Maintaining the Transcription Tracker Spreadsheet to monitor the progress and status of each transcript.
• Special Projects as needed.
• Fulfilling research requests to identify and locate material of interest in support of the client.
• Transcribing any interviews conducted in developing final Lessons Learned products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret US Government Clearance.
• High School Diploma and 3 years of related experience.
• Verified typing speed 85-90 wpm.
• Experience with industry standard transcription software.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel.
• Proficient in transcription with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong background in the language arts and a command of the English language is necessary to record the dialogue exactly as it occurred and to provide the customer with consistent quality transcripts.
• Must be able to provide accurate and effective transcripts for real-world high-profile incidents that require a quick turn-around to the customer.
• Experience working with DoD customers and a strong familiarity with military jargon, acronyms, and technical terminology and the ability to conduct effective research for unknown or unfamiliar terms, phrases, or acronyms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with Express Scribe transcription software.

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:
$34.00 - $36.00

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:
02/19/2026 - 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.

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