Insider Threat Investigative Analyst

Amentum; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; 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 an Insider Threat Investigative Analyst to support a DOE-IN contract, with positions based in the Chantilly, VA area. The role emphasizes comprehensive all-source analysis, data aggregation, and production of situational awareness and threat reports for government components.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years in insider threat or related fields, and excellent communication skills to present findings and contribute to program quality.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience conducting all-source analysis or investigations for Insider Threat programs.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with assessing risks, tracking trends, and producing timely threat reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive all-source analysis in support of a national insider threat mission.
• Aggregate, analyze, and evaluate data sources to assess risk.
• Extract and organize data to build metrics, reports, case studies, and trend reports.
• Prepare situational awareness and warning reports for government representatives.
• Provide written and oral presentations; edit and quality-control program products.
• Review insider threat data to meet government requirements and timeliness.

Skills

All-source analysis

Insider Threat

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Written & verbal communication

Data mining

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree (social sciences / crime / national security)

Tools

Insider Threat databases

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Insider Threat Investigative Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Chantilly, VA area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive all source analysis in support of a national level government Insider Threat mission.

• Aggregate, analyze, and evaluate various data sources to assess risk.

• Extract and organize data to build metrics, reports, case studies, and trend reports.

• Conduct research to support on-going analytic insider threat efforts.

• Prepare and produce situational awareness and warning reports for government representatives.

• Provide written and oral presentations.

• Conduct editing and quality control of program products.

• Review and incorporate Insider Threat data in support of government mission requirements and timeliness.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in one of the social sciences, criminal justice, national security, or a related field.

• Individual must possess eight (8) or more years demonstrated experience conducting all-source analysis or investigations in support of government or private sector Insider Threat Programs (ITP), to include counterintelligence, security, law enforcement, human resources, or other related fields.

• The position requires expert knowledge and experience in assessing risks, tracking trends, implementing best practices, identifying barriers for compliance, compiling metrics, and ensuring quality and timeliness of insider threat reports.

• Must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and proven ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Extensive experience with Insider Threat databases for record-keeping, data mining, and analysis purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in relevant technical and specialized fields, or professional certifications such as the Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional (CCITP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is highly desirable.

Compensation Details:

$130,000-145,000

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:

08/11/2026 - 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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