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Senior User Support Specialist

Knoxville, TN; Knoxville; Tennessee; TN; Knoxville, Tennessee; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Contractor is responsible for providing direct end-user support for the applications being supported, including both telephone support and on-site assistance.

  • Assists district IT personnel with the routine installation and troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows operating systems on user workstations.
  • Performs comprehensive help desk functions by providing technical troubleshooting for hardware, software, and peripheral devices to resolve a wide range of user-reported issues.
  • Provides user-level support and assistance for Microsoft 365 applications and enterprise software to ensure effective use by staff.
  • Supports district IT personnel with routine user account maintenance and access controls within Active Directory as directed.
  • Assists district IT personnel with the successful application of security patches and updates on end-user devices to ensure device compliance.
  • Follows established Agency security controls to help maintain workstation compliance.
  • Supports district IT personnel by executing routine technical tasks related to data backups and recovery to ensure the protection and availability of end-user data.
  • Maintain accurate IT asset inventory and configuration documentation.
  • Supports district IT personnel in the deployment of software packages to desktops via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).
  • Assists users with digitizing and formatting audio and video files in preparation for AUSA/Support staff use in courtroom proceedings.
  • Digitizes and formats audio and video files for use in court.
  • Supports IT personnel in configuring, testing, and setting up software and hardware components in preparation for trial and courtroom presentations.
  • Provides user assistance and troubleshooting to resolve operational issues with supported equipment, escalating complex issues to IT staff as needed.

Required:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
  • At least two years of experience involving teaching/training users in computer applications, preferably database, imaging, or other automated litigation support applications will generally be expected.
  • At least one year must be experience with the specific applications being supported. Supervisory experience helpful.
  • Must have hands-on familiarity with the network, telecommunications, and operating systems environment of the applications being supported.
  • Experience with DOJ office automation environments extremely helpful.
  • Should be an expert user of the Government's word processing, spreadsheet, and email systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
  • Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.

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:

$29.04

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:

05/21/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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