Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst

Amentum; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; 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 Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst for an in-office role requiring Top Secret-SCI eligibility. The position entails conducting all-source research from public and government sources, producing timely Threat Information Reports, and delivering actionable intelligence to customers across multiple units.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of analysis experience, strong written and oral communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university
• At least 8 years of analysis experience with recent work
• Experience conducting all-source research from public, private, and government sources

Responsibilities

• Provide mid-level analytic expertise to OSINT analysis and review submitted packages
• Produce Threat Information Reports (TIRs) from all-source research
• Identify trends, patterns, and relationships to address defense intelligence needs
• Conduct research using commercial tools (e.g., Bloomberg) and government databases
• Develop analytical products that clearly articulate threats
• Adhere to IC Directives and DoD instructions and maintain analytic rigor
• Disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders
• May require local travel within the U.S.

Skills

Analytic research

Data analysis

Trend analysis

Oral and written communication

Strategic communications

Microsoft Office

Data management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Bloomberg

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amentum is seeking highly motivated, self-starting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide mid-level analytic expertise to the DCSA OSINT Analysis review submitted packages to ensure they meet basic submission requirements and provide direction and support to customers who must remedy package errors or have status questions. In addition, they produce RIRs through conducting all-source research from information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials and evaluating those facts against established DCSA risk indicators. Assesses foreign and domestic-based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements. IS Entity Vetting (EV) consists of three mission areas including Verification and Triage Unit (VTU), Due Diligence Unit (DDU), and Risk Management Unit (RMU). EV is responsible for producing timely, relevant, and actionable triage, business and security-centric due diligence research, reporting, analysis, and risk management products, recommendations, and decisions throughout to evaluate risk and FOCI, to negotiate and sustain risk management strategies and FOCI action plans, and to provide end-to-end management support of the processes. CI performs an essential function for the related processes above through its Threat Integration Branch (TIB), which provides timely, relevant, and actionable threat reports that allow EV decision-makers to determine what actions are prudent in a particular case.

• Conduct analytical research that establishes threat to U.S. technologies, information, and supply chains impacting cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA
• Responsible for processing, updating, and tracking cases, actions, products, and reviews in the identified system of record and other databases.
• Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting on USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains.
• Conduct all-source, business, security, and intelligence-related research and analysis, including, but not limited to commercial subscription tools (e.g. Bloomberg), open-source research, Government databases, and intelligence reporting aimed at U.S. and foreign companies and affiliated parties (key management personnel, suppliers, partners, creditors, owners, investors, and other U.S. and foreign affiliations) while producing Threat Information Reports (TIRs).
• Develop analytical products that effectively articulate threats.
• Demonstrate analytic integrity, rigor, and tradecraft standards by adhering to applicable IC Directives and DoD Instructions.
• Produce analytic products within established time.
• Disseminate intelligence information to customers and stakeholders.
• Some locations may require local travel local travel within the U.S.
• Working with teams and independently required.

Requirements

• Active TS-SCI Clearance required
• Desired Experience: At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in
  • Applying data analysis, trend analysis and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommend solutions.
  • Ability and skill in communicating intelligence information verbally and in writing.
  • Conducting strategic communications with key stakeholders, including preparing written reports, leading conferences, and giving briefings.
  • Conducting research effectively and efficiently at classified and unclassified levels (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Office Tools, etc.)
• Be knowledgeable of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as a good command of the English language.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• May be required to lift general office items (20-30lbs)
• Expected in office work five days a week with occasional telework that is dependent on the government’s needs.
• U.S. driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles.

Preferred

• DCSA and DoD work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

This is an in-office position, with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting up to 20-30 lbs., constant sitting while using a computer, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities to communicate, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Compensation Details

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00

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

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

08/28/2026 - 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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