Senior Counterintelligence Analyst

Amentum is seeking a Senior Counterintelligence Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.

 

Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior Counterintelligence Analyst; specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to:

• Independently assess the foreign intelligence element (FIE) and/or international terrorist threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, science and technology (S&T), facilities and programs.
• Produce tactical and/or strategic CI products to support the DOE CI program and to inform DOE decision makers and for external dissemination throughout USIC.
• Capitalize and expand on existing liaison contacts within the USIC to develop analysis that supports the objectives and goals of the CI program.
• Work with division leadership to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis.
• Make oral presentations which convey ideas, facts, conclusions, estimates, and projections to a variety of DOE and USIC personnel.
• Engage with USIC partners and field elements regarding CI investigations to ensure investigative gaps are identified and to provide analytical context to collected information.

Requirements

• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
• The individual must demonstrate direct and current knowledge of the mission, structure, and key intelligence programs of the USIC; international political, economic, and military matters as they impact U.S. national security policy and issues; all aspects of the intelligence cycle; and core analytical competencies to include critical thinking skills and strong collaboration skills. Depending on the DOE CI mission area (e.g., strategic analysis or investigations) the position is assigned to, the candidate should also demonstrate the ability to apply tactical analysis in support of CI investigations or the ability to independently develop strategic analytic products related to adversary targeting of national security interests. 

Minimum Years of Experience

Individual must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in counterintelligence (CI) analysis in the USIC.

Education

• Position requires individuals to have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college relevant to geopolitics, national security studies, or a business degree with an emphasis on finance.
• A master’s degree or higher is preferred. Written and spoken proficiency in a foreign language (such as Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or Hindi) is beneficial. Relevant analytic training and certifications, such as completion of the IC Advanced Analyst Program (ICAAP), are substitutable for advanced degrees.    

       

Compensation Details:

$145,000.00 - $180,000.00

       

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:

11/10/2026 - 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.

       

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