Entry Level Counterintelligence Program Specialist

Amentum; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (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 an Entry Level Counterintelligence Program Specialist to support the DOE-IN contract in the Washington, D.C. area.

This role will contribute to intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting while gaining hands-on experience in national security programs. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree (preferably in geopolitics or a related field) and a Top Secret clearance, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across organizations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, with a preferred focus on geopolitics, national security studies, or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supporting a national security related program or agency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge and demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis using common technical tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, data collection, and basic analysis to support the CI program and project deliverables.
• Draft reports, presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HQ and field elements to solve problems and contribute to project objectives.
• Assemble and coordinate data in response to internal and external reporting requirements.
• Apply foundational knowledge to support process improvements, innovation, and efficiency.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Research and data analysis

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in geopolitics / national security / related technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Common technical tools and databases

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Entry Level Counterintelligence Program Specialist to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, data collection, and basic analysis to support the CI program in general and specific project deliverables as directed.
• Draft reports, presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with HQ and field elements to solve problems and contribute to project objectives.
• Assemble and coordinate data in response to internal and external reporting requirements.
• Apply foundational knowledge to support process improvements, innovation, and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Top Secret
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college is required, with a preferred focus on degrees relevant to geopolitics, national security studies, or a relevant technical field
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supporting a national security related program (e.g. the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program) or agency. Individual must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis using common technical tools and databases is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree is preferred.

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Compensation Details:

$80,000-$90,000

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:

06/25/2026 - 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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