Job Description
Scanning Technician
Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Fort Meade, MD
REQUIRED Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION Full-time, onsite in Fort Meade, MD
We’re seeking a highly detail‑oriented Scanning Technician who takes pride in accuracy, consistency, and disciplined workflow execution. In this role, you’ll handle document intake from the moment new boxes arrive—labeling, logging, inventorying, preparing, scanning, and validating each batch with precision. You’ll identify and correct errors, maintain and care for Government‑Furnished scanning equipment, and ensure every document is processed according to established standards.
Who We Are:
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.
Join us and let's shape the future together!
Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- One year of relevant experience and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be hyper-focused on accuracy. You will document and report equipment issues or failures to the contractor team lead or the client supervisor.
Tasks:
- When new boxes arrive, scanning technicians will put labels on the boxes and record the box number in a logbook.
- Upon receipt of documents, perform and inventory check to ensure all documents and pages are accounted for and readied for scanning. Preparation is to consist of bar coding, inventory control, staple removal, clean up, and placement of appropriate separator sheets.
- Scan appropriate documents and separator sheets. An inventory shall be performed at the beginning a completion of each "batch" of documents and any discrepancies noted and repaired. Error correction could include rescanning of the documents.
- Provide for the care and cleaning of all Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) scanning equipment as recommended by the manufacturer. This includes, but is not limited to, loading the feeders, clearing any document jams and removing completed documents.
- Review the scanned documents to verify that the information extracted is accurate and complete. Unacceptable documents shall be rescanned.
- Document the current Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the preparation, scanning, indexing and equity review of documents for client approval.
- Recommend improvements to the SOP and present to the client for approval.
- Securely transport classified data and GFE scanning equipment.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- A driven self-starter who collaborates with client staff and has the capability to recommend and to adapt to new processes.
- A team player willing to collaborate and develop robust relationships with clients, colleagues and technical teams.
- Skilled in time management; with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Goal oriented individual who is able to apply critical thinking and provide out-of-the-box solutions.
What We Offer You
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Highly Competitive Salary Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
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Generous Paid Time Off Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
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Dedicated Training Budget Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
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100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
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100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance Offering financial security and peace of mind.
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401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
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11 Paid Government Holidays Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
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Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours in Fort Meade, MD.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!
