X-Ray Scanner Clerk

Amentum

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Springfield, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves processing incoming and outgoing mail, including classified materials up to TS/SCI level. Responsibilities include operating X-ray scanning equipment and containment hoods to ensure security and prevent the unauthorized exit of classified data.

Qualifications

You have experience preparing and processing mail, including classified materials up to TS/SCI. You are proficient in operating X-ray scanning equipment, mail containment hoods, and mail opening equipment, and you understand proper handling procedures for all mail types.

Must Have Skills for ATS

TS/SCI security clearance

X-ray scanning equipment

mail containment hood ops

mail and letter opening equipment

Job Description

Amentum is currently seeking an X-Ray Scanner Clerk to support our contract in Springfield, VA

Must be a US citizen, must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Primary duties:

  • Preparing incoming mail for distribution and processes outgoing mail.

  • Distribute and collect mail, determine and affix postage and maintain records on postage, registered mail and packages without direct supervision.  

Additional duties:

  • Complying with and supporting established procedures to encompass inbound and outbound mail processing, including unclassified and classified mail up to and including TS/SCI and using proper handling procedures for all classified mail in addition to overseeing pickup and delivery schedules.  

 Scanner Duties:

  • Scan all incoming outgoing media, including visual media up to 75 pounds in weight, for viruses and perform a “dirty word” search to ensure that no classified material inadvertently exits the Scanning Facility.

  • Must operate X-ray scanning equipment, mail containment hood ops (mail sniffers) and mail and letter opening equipment.

  • Open and inspect all mail using the containment hoods then close and attached an inspection sticker.

  • Willingness to accept risk: Although a remote possibility, must be willing to accept the risk of Chemical Biological Warfare (CBW) contact during mail handling.

Compensation Details:

US $35.22 per hour

Original Posting:

05/10/2026 - 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.

Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
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