Personnel Security SME/ Namecheck Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 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 a personnel security SME/Name Check Analyst to join our team in the Washington Metropolitan Area, performing thorough reviews of security clearance and personnel data across multiple sources to produce comprehensive summaries.

The role requires strong analytical and briefing skills, the ability to coach colleagues, and adherence to ICD 704/SEAD guidelines, with shifts Mon-Fri 5:30am-6pm at a fixed customer location.

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 ICD 704 or 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

Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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 fall between 5:30am-6pm 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

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.