Entry-Level Security Clearance Investigator

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Security Specialist to support security assessment investigations, background investigations and continuous evaluation to ensure eligibility for employment. The role involves conducting interviews, reviewing FBI files, and drafting formal analyses for adjudication.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience (or an Associate’s with four) and possess a current Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires active Top Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• 2 years of experience in personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.
• Ability to critically review and analyze investigative reports to discern vulnerabilities and leads.
• Experience performing database checks and credit reports.
• Experience performing routine office administrative support functions.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; internet research and open-source checks.

Responsibilities

• Support security assessment investigations from inception to completion.
• Perform interviews and render adjudication recommendations.
• Conduct FBI indices checks and analyze FBI government files for risk assessment.
• Prepare written reports and formal analyses of security concerns.
• Coordinate with FBI Field Offices and DOJ/IC officials as required.
• Assist with briefings/debriefings of cases and upload documents to official systems.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interviewing

Open-source research

Database searches

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience

Associate’s degree with 4 years experience

Tools

MS Office

FBI files review

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Security Specialist to support security assessment investigations, background investigations and continuous evaluation to ensure eligibility for employment. The role involves conducting interviews, reviewing FBI files, and drafting formal analyses for adjudication.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience (or an Associate’s with four) and possess a current Top Secret clearance.