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Mid Strategic Debriefer

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

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Mid Strategic Debriefer 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 a Strategic Debriefer planning and executing overt HUMINT collection operations in support of Department and Intelligence Community (IC) collection requirements. The Strategic Debriefer will disseminate the reporting generated from those operations in accordance with all relevant policy, regulations, and laws. Specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Plan and execute intelligence debriefings of overt HUMINT sources directly responding to assigned collection requirements.
  • Draft and disseminate high quality intelligence reports in a timely fashion.
  • Provide timely responses to consumer requests for information (RFI), source directed requirements (SDRs), collection management taskers, etc.
  • Maintain detailed operational records to assist in source validation processes.
  • Recognize foreign intelligence service modus operandi and potential CI issues and report that information.
  • Adhere to all applicable U.S. HUMINT collection regulations, policies, laws, and standards.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferably in a field related to geopolitical/ national security studies, science, engineering, English, foreign languages, or social sciences. A Master’s Degree in similar fields is desirable.
  • Must have formal HUMINT collector training from at least one of the following courses (or its equivalent): The Defense Strategic Debriefing Course (DSDC); Advanced Military Source Operations Course (AMSOC); Advanced Source Operations Course (ASOC); Defense Advanced Tradecraft Course (DATC); Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS); Field Tradecraft Course (FTC); or any other official U.S. Government or Military HUMINT training course providing certification for overt collection equivalent to Military Source Operations Category 3 or higher.
  • Five (5) years of experience in human intelligence (HUMINT) collection preferably focused on counterintelligence (CI) and foreign intelligence (FI) reporting. Individual must have demonstrated evidence of excellent, strategic-level debriefing and intelligence report writing skills.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels often under the pressure of fast breaking, ambiguous situations.
  • Must have strong leadership and personal initiative and well developed time management and multitasking skills.
  • Multiple successful tours conducting HUMINT collection on intelligence issues central to the Department’s mission such as advanced science and technology, commercial or military nuclear technology, weapons of mass destruction nonproliferation/counterproliferation, energy and energy security, and cyber security.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $146,000-$200,000 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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