Biometrics Intelligence Analyst

PAE Government Services Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Biometrics Intelligence Analyst in McLean, VA. You will perform biometrics-enabled identity analysis, search biometric systems, and interpret biometric reports for stakeholders.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a Master’s degree, and strong communication. It offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years IC/government/military experience for journeyman.
• Master’s degree plus 10+ years IC/government/military experience for senior.
• Experience with biometric systems and analyses.
• Experience with biometric tools and databases.
• Experience analyzing IC data.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide biometrics-enabled identity analysis and extensive searches of biometric systems to formulate identity adjudication.
• Analyze and interpret biometric reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of biometric technologies, capabilities, and databases.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Biometric systems

Biometric analysis

Biometric tools & databases

IC data analysis

Cross-functional planning

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Biometric tools

Biometric databases

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Amentum has a new and exciting opportunity for a Biometrics Intelligence Analyst in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule with 80 hours per pay period.

Essential Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for providing biometrics-enabled identity analysis and perform extensive searches in variety of biometric systems or repositories (internal or external systems) to formulate an identity resolution/adjudication analysis. The candidate will be required to analyze and interpret biometric reports and communicate their findings to appointed stakeholders. This role requires continuous knowledge of biometric technologies, capabilities, and databases.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must have a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree + a minimum of 3 years of Intelligence Community, government, or military experience for journeyman
• Master’s degree + a minimum of 10 years of Intelligence Community, government, or military experience for senior
• Experience working with biometric systems.
• Experience performing biometric analysis.
• Experience with biometric and analytical tools and databases.
• Experience analyzing IC data.
• Organization skills with strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with polygraph

Minimum Education

Master’s degree

Minimum Years of Experience

Ten

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details

$115,000 - $125,000 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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Company Overview

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/.

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