eDiscovery Specialist

Leidos is seeking an e-Discovery Professional to support the Federal Aviation Administration. This position combines the duties and knowledge of an IT professional with the responsibilities and knowledge of a legal administrative support staff member. The e-Discovery professional will be responsible for organizing, assessing, managing, and maintaining electronic documents during the discovery process of an agency investigation or legal proceeding. Primary Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and apply the necessary methods and actions to obtain applicable electronically stored information (ESI) from various data sources using data archive and storage platforms Manage end-to-end eDiscovery processes, including data collection, processing, review, and production Ensure compliance with legal hold requirements and data preservation standards, Coordinate with legal counsel to develop discovery strategies and protocols Utilize eDiscovery platforms for data processing and document review Perform data culling, deduplication, and quality control checks in accordance with the EDRM framework and standards, ensuring that acceptable standards of quality are maintained Troubleshoot technical issues related to ESI and review platforms Maintain documentation of workflows and chain of custody throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle to include case planning, ESI collection, processing, analysis, and final delivery Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, compliance, and outside counsel Stay current with evolving eDiscovery technologies, case law, and best practices Train legal staff, management, and others to use FAA’s eDiscovery review platforms Knowledge, skills, and abilities of computer technologies to include an understanding of computer network architecture and familiarity with storage and archive techniques. Prepare reports detailing the results of document analysis ensuring accuracy and adequacy. Effectively communicate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to include legal staff, FOIA Officials, and management, conveying a clear and familiar understanding of legal and administrative requirements Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field 1-2 years of relevant experience in eDiscovery, litigation support, or digital forensics Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Relativity, Nuix, or similar platforms Understanding of EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model) Ability to train small groups on how to use a customer-facing tool. Proficient in documenting processes and policies. Familiarity with data formats, databases, and file systems Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Attention to detail and can complete assigned tasks independently Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Information Technology infrastructures including networks and other sources of data. Nuix Discover Certification, Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) or similar certification Have proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining proper priorities and scheduling on extremely tight deadlines. Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) Experience working with large, complex datasets If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: May 5, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Apply To This Job