CBP National Targeting Center, Junior Targeting Analyst (overnight)

Amentum; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks Junior Targeting Analysts to support CBP’s National Targeting Center with Top Secret/SCI clearance. You will help perform targeting analysis, support intelligence efforts, and prepare briefs and reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in targeting or related intelligence, experience with CBP tools (ACE, AES, ATS-G, SEACATS, UPAX), and strong MS Office skills, plus US citizenship for clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• 1–3 years’ intelligence/targeting experience relevant to the NTC mission.
• Experience/skills in targeting analysis for a U.S. Government entity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active Top-Secret SCI with DHS suitability; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support CBP National Targeting Center operations and analysis.
• Develop analytical reports, briefs, and studies.
• Assist in passenger and cargo targeting tasks.

Skills

Targeting intelligence experience

US government targeting

TS/SCI clearance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

I2

Palantir

ACE/AES/ATS-G/SEACATS/UPAX

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is looking for TOP SECRET-cleared Junor Targeting Analysts with demonstrated experience supporting CBP’s National Targeting Center or similar operations. These Junior Targeting Analysts support CBP’s efforts to keep dangerous people and goods out of the United States.

Strong candidates should possess a combination of the following:

• 1-3 years’ experience supporting targeting intelligence and/or law enforcement
• Direct experience supporting CBP, with experience at National Targeting Center strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CBP NTC tools and systems including ACE, AES, ATS/ATS-G, ESTA, SEACATS, and/or UPAX.
• Experience in passenger, cargo, and network analysis
• Experience developing analytical reports, briefs, and studies
• Experience with analytical tools including I2 and Palantir
• Active or past CBP Background Investigation is preferred. Strong proficiency with SharePoint and other file management and information sharing systems/tools

Required/Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in intelligence working issues directly applicable to the NTC mission set and/or in targeting roles specifically
• Experience/skills relevant to targeting analysis for a U.S. Government entity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must have an Active Top-Secret SCI with DHS suitability US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to Lift up to 25 pounds, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel, climb, etc

Compensation Details:

$65,000-$75,000

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:

08/06/2026 - 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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