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Mid-Level Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC; Washington; District Of Columbia; DC; Washington, District Of Columbia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a MidCounterintelligence 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 Serves as Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Assess the foreign intelligence, international terrorist, and technological collection threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, S&T, facilities and programs.
  • Produce CI products for circulation within DOE, and for external dissemination throughout the USIC.
  • Develops liaison contacts within the USIC to further research and analytical objectives and goals of the Program.
  • Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis.
  • Makes oral presentations, which convey ideas, facts, conclusions, estimates, and projections to a variety of DOE and USIC personnel.
  • Prepares a variety of written communications and documents, including but not limited to reports, national security studies, and policy recommendations at the direction of the CI management.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college relevant to geopolitical or national security studies is preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in intelligence analysis, which may be a combination of private sector, civil service, or military.
  • Must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills and proven performance delivering high-quality products under sometimes seemingly enormous pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Extensive knowledge of CI tradecraft, analytic standards and integrity, methodology and tools is required.
  • Knowledge of adversary methodologies and collection interests is also required.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $106,000-$146,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, paid sick and safe time (all under the same umbrella), and 4 weeks of parental leave.

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About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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