E-Discovery Senior Data Specialist

Leidos•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an E-Discovery Senior Data Specialist to support the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This hybrid position involves working onsite at the DOJ 1-2 days a week and remotely for the remaining days. The role is a senior-level position, reporting to an Automated Litigation Support (ALS) Lab Manager. The specialist will provide oversight to Data Specialists and be responsible for various data manipulation tasks, including file conversions, data loading, document productions, and exports. Key aspects of the role include performing quality checks on data processes, developing and modifying methodologies for litigation support applications, and ensuring the quality assurance of all electronic files processing (EFP) services. The specialist will also be responsible for verifying that incoming productions comply with ESI specifications and for reporting any deficiencies to the ALS Lab Manager, while also recommending process improvements for efficiency and quality. The company fosters a fast-paced and diverse environment with a management team that supports career development and growth.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience
Knowledge of litigation discovery process, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) workflow
Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications
Working knowledge of personal computers, including Windows, document review software, and encryption methods
Experience with LAW, IPRO, Relativity or other document processing platform
At least five years’ experience performing eDiscovery roles including but not limited to electronic files processing (EFP), image and data file conversion, data culling using review tools, quality assurance, database loads and retrieval, and data analysis
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree preferred - preferably in computer science or related field
Experience developing workflows using Relativity Server, RelativityOne, Everlaw or other document review applications
Brainspace, NexLP, and Blackout experience valued
Technology Assisted Review and Continuous Active Learning experience is a plus
Familiarity with iCONECT, Relativity, MS Office Suite, and West LiveNote valued

Responsibilities

Provides oversight functions for Data Specialists
Performs file manipulation, data loading, file conversions, document productions and exports
Performs quality checks of data loads, exports, and document productions
Develops, evaluates and modifies methodologies and procedures for manipulating files for use with COTS products and litigation support applications
Performs quality assurance of all electronic files processing (EFP) services
Responsible for ensuring that incoming productions are made pursuant to the applicable ESI specifications and when deficiencies are found, provides the ALS Lab Manager with detailed notice of deficiencies
Recommends process improvement to ensure high quality, timely and cost-effective methods are utilized