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Counterintelligence Analyst SME

US-DC-Washington Full time

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

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support the Deputy Director, CI and the IN-leadership team by providing expert advice and guidance on all issues related to the conduct of counterintelligence analysis and tradecraft including intelligence collection, evaluation, assessment, production, and dissemination while adhering to the highest USIC standards.
  • Provide mentorship and support to counterintelligence analysts at HQ and throughout the DOE enterprise.
  • Assist in developing or updating foundational CI documents and policies such as the annual program of analysis (POA), DOE enterprise threat assessments and respond to taskers from the IN and CI leadership that require expert knowledge.
  • Independently assess the foreign intelligence element and or international terrorist threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, science and technology, facilities and programs.
  • Produce tactical and/or strategic CI products to support the DOE CI program and to inform DOE decisionmakers and for external dissemination throughout 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 HQ 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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college relevant to geopolitics or national security studies.
  • Individual must possess a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in intelligence and/or counterintelligence analysis in the USIC.
  • Expert knowledge of analytic tradecraft, analytic standards and integrity, analytic methodologies and collection interests is also required.
  • Special expertise, such as area or country specialization, foreign language fluency, or science and technology knowledge is desired.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have a history of proven performance delivering high quality analytic products under sometimes intense pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate direct and current knowledge of the mission, structure, and key intelligence programs of the USIC; international political economics and military matters as they impact US national security policy and issues; all aspects of the intelligence cycle; and core analytical competencies to include critical thinking skills and strong collaboration skills.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or higher is preferred. Relevant analytical training and certifications such as completion of the IC Advanced Analyst Program (ICAAP) are substitutable for advanced degrees.

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Compensation Details:

$165,000-185,000

       

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:

05/06/2026 - 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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