Security Analyst

Amentum company; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks security-minded analysts to support adjudicative reviews of clearance paperwork and personnel security files for a government customer. You will generate written adjudicative recommendations, brief on cases, and handle confidential information while learning new systems.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, strong writing, and disciplined interviewing in a deadline-driven setting. Expect a 5-day, 8-hour schedule within standard business hours; prior adjudication experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience; plus related work background)
• HS Diploma or equivalent required; security-adjudication knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Review security clearance documents and personnel security files
• Generate adjudicative recommendations for a government customer
• Balance caseload and provide case briefings as needed
• Conduct elicitative interviews to obtain necessary information
• Learn and use proprietary computer systems to review and generate reports
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive and classified information
• Adhere to timelines and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Analytical ability

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Interviewing

Time management

Discretion with sensitive information

Integrity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

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

Our security analysts will provide a thorough review of security clearance paperwork and personnel security files, and generate a written adjudicative recommendation to our customer. Security analysts should be knowledgeable regarding the federal adjudicative guidelines, able to balance revolving a caseload, comfortable providing case briefings and capable of conducting effective elicitative interviews, as needed. Candidate should be comfortable learning to use new proprietary computers systems and spending the majority of the work day using computers to review and generate reports.

Work Schedule: 5 days, 8 hrs/day; hours must fall within 5:30am-6pm M-F

Essential Responsibilities:

Security Analysts must have:

• Demonstrated analytical ability and the ability to handle a medium to large, semi complex workload
• Excellent writing and communication, skills and good judgment
• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified case information
• Ability to comprehend complex and multi-source data into succinct and supportable final reports
• Knowledge 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
• Experience performing adjudicative support
• Ability to elicit information during an interview with minimal direction and work effectively with variety of individuals
• Strong time management
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience 1 year additional work experience in a relevant field)
• A minimum of two years of experience as a background investigator or administering polygraph testing to qualify for entry level OR 1-7 years of experience performing security or suitability adjudications to qualify for mid-senior level

Security Clearance Required: Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at time of application

Minimum Education: HS Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years

Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of relevant experience

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:

$90,000-$100,000

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:

10/06/2026 - 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.

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.