Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3

Wehavespaceforyou; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. This role requires extensive security background investigation experience, handling ROIs, and coordinating with NGA offices to meet FIS EFI standards and timelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining systems of records, collecting and verifying information, and producing high-quality ROIs for adjudication.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• 7–10 years of personnel security background investigation experience
• Excellent interview and information gathering skills
• Strong written communication
• Timely completion of ROIs and documentation
• Knowledge of FIS EFI and 13 adjudicative guidelines

Responsibilities

• Document, file, and maintain investigative actions in PS and SISPV SP systems.
• Collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings per FIS EFI. Complete ROI with ≤5% error rate.
• Coordinate with NGA and internal/external stakeholders.
• Gather information from multiple sources and ensure timely CEP actions.
• Prepare ROIs that are accurate, detailed, and organized for adjudicative determinations.

Skills

Clear and concise writing

Interview skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Security clearance experience

Education

FBITP Certification

GS1810 Certification

Tools

PeopleSoft

SISPV SharePoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Duties include:

• Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in the PeopleSoft (PS) and SISPV SharePoint (SP) security system of records
• Collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module. Complete a Report of Investigation (ROI) not to exceed a 5% error rate and forward to the Adjudications Branch (SISPA) all relevant information received from investigated subjects for a final adjudicative determination within established Personnel Security Division (SISP) timelines.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. NGA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Counter Insider Threat, Office of Counterintelligence, Office of General Council, Human Development), and/or others as directed by SISPV leadership.
• Collect and develop information from a variety of sources. Follow-up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all CEP events.
• Prepare quality ROIs which are accurate, detailed, succinct and in an organized manner not to exceed a 5% error rate.
• Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information. Ensure attention to detail is thorough when resolving data sets.
• Prepare all applicable filer notifications regarding SFDP to NGA filers at intervals specified by the program.
• Investigate and process CE/CV cases in the timeframes designated by the SFDP Team Lead for that filing season.
• Accurately access the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in accordance with the FIS Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI), new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD (3, 4, & 6) guidance

Required:

• TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
• Minimum 7-10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
• Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, issue resolution follow-up, and obtaining coverage for developed information.
• Clear and concise writing skills.
• Positive, engaging communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines pertaining to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) requirements are met

Desired:

• Certification, Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP)
• Certification, General Investigator (GS1810 series)

Compensation Details:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

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:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase planTax-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:

11/05/2026 - 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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