Personnel Security SME/ Namecheck Analyst

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a security-minded professional to join our team in the Washington, DC area as a Personnel Security SME/Name Check Analyst. The role focuses on reviewing security clearance and personnel data from multiple sources to produce comprehensive summaries and briefings.

You will coach junior staff, balance a dynamic workload, and deliver verbal or written briefings on case status while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with ICD 704/SEAD guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting security clearance processing.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the Pelican customer and utilizing systems of record.
• Experience creating and issuing oral and written case briefings.
• Proficient in creating succinct executive summary level documents incorporating multiple data points and sources.
• Demonstrated superior customer service and professionalism.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and the ability to handle a medium to large, semi complex workload.
• Expertise of ICD 704 or SEAD guidelines.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• US government issued TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required at time of application.
• 5+ years of recent security adjudication experience.
• Expertise eliciting information during interviews and ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Review security clearance and personnel data from multiple sources to produce comprehensive review summaries.
• Provide verbal or written case briefings on status and details as requested.
• Coach less experienced colleagues and share knowledge on best practices.
• Balance a revolving workload and prioritize requests as necessary.
• Collaborate with a team to manage workload and produce timely outcomes.

Skills

Security clearance processing

Pelican system

Oral & written briefings

Executive summaries

Customer service

Judgment & discretion

Independent & team work

Analytical ability

ICD 704 / SEAD guidelines

Microsoft Office

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security adjudication

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in security-related field

Tools

Pelican system

Job description

Are you a personnel security professional seeking a new opportunity in your field? Do you want to support national security and vetting of a trusted workforce? If you are an experienced adjudicator, security specialist or security analyst looking for a way to apply your knowledge and experience, we have an opportunity for you!

Amentum is seeking a security-minded, critical thinker with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team of security professionals providing workforce vetting support to a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Amentum’s Personnel Security SME/Name Check Analyst will provide a thorough review of security clearance and personnel data from multiple sources to produce comprehensive review summaries, to include analyzing credit reports and working collaborating with outside offices. Our Personnel Security SME will be expected to coach less experienced colleagues, and share knowledge, best practices, and guidance on relevancy of information. The Personnel Security SME will work collaboratively with a team to balance a revolving workload, and prioritize requests as necessary. The Personnel Security SME will provide verbal or written briefings on case status and details as requested.

All work will occur at a fixed customer location in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) and work shifts will cover the program core hours of 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting security clearance processing functions
• 5+ years of experience supporting the Pelican customer and utilizing systems of record
• Experience creating and issuing oral and written case briefings
• Proficient in creating succinct executive summary level documents incorporating multiple data points and sources
• Demonstrated superior customer service and professionalism
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive information
• Ability work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Demonstrated analytical ability and the ability to handle a medium to large, semi complex workload
• Expertise of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or Security Executive Adjudicative Directive (SEAD) guidelines
• Knowledge and ability to use computer operating systems/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in a security related study (or equivalent experience 5 years of additional work experience in a relevant field)
• US government issued TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent security adjudication experience
• Expertise eliciting information during interviews and ability work effectively with variety of individuals

Compensation Details

120,000-170,000

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

09/15/2026 - 12/31/2026

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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