E-Discovery Systems Manager

Centurion is looking for an e-Discovery Systems Manager to support the Civil Rights Division of DOJ. This position requires 100% onsite presence in Washington, DC. This is a key high level position. The candidate is responsible for all technical aspects of very large litigation support projects, particularly those with unique and/or complex requirements. The Systems Manager must take a very proactive, leadership role in managing the technical aspects of the project, including actively coordinating with a variety of Government representatives, other contractors, and other project and Contractor components, anticipating problems, hiring and training staff, etc.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Manages user help desk support, system and user documentation, system and user training.
• Oversees development of configuration management, risk analysis, and disaster recovery solutions, particularly for web hosted litigation data.
• Ensures that system and data security are adequately implemented and enforced.
• Consults with the government COR Directs and supervises staff; ensures conformance to functional requirements, technical design, and work standards; ensures successful completion of work, timeliness of deliverables, and quality control.
• Oversees a team of data processors, senior systems analysts, DBAs other technical staff.
• Oversees / Manages all phases of Relativity One (from creating work spaces to ARM’ing work spaces).
• Manages and generates complex productions (load-ready and searchable pdf / native file productions).
• Trains staff on performing analytics and performs task.
• Provides Case Managers, attorneys, and opposing counsel with technical feedback on ESI specifications
• Creates, troubleshoots and repairs Review (formerly Active Learning Projects) in Relativity.
• Priorities tasks and resolves technical issues for data processors.
• Creates statistical reports providing information on collection, filtering, processing, review and productions.
• Stays abreast of emerging electronic discovery litigation support technology and processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of available software applications and in area(s) of expertise.
• Contributes to regular briefings on new technology and process improvements with regard to electronic discovery.
• Participates in legal proceedings, (i.e. 26(f) conferences) and provides technical feedback.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience
• Must demonstrate substantial, in-depth skills and experience specific to the requirements of the system. Windows based systems will require more specific hands-on experience setting up and running those systems and applications
• At least 6 years of first line management experience.
• Experience in implementing user support with Help Desk
• Experience developing and deploying new applications to an established user group.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Management skills, systems analysis and leadership skills, communications skills, and attention to detail.
• Through knowledge of the litigation discovery process, and the EDRM workflow
• Demonstrated ability to generate complex Power Shell scripts, and review / correct Power Shell scripts from staff.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in eDiscovery program strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with establishing a separate, dedicated local area network.
• Hands on experience with setting up specialized databases or customized applications for analyzing litigation case data.
• May require extended hours on short notice depending on Production or Court mandated deadlines.
• In-depth hands-on experience with Relativity aIR
• Graduate degree in computer science or information management/technology preferred.