Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst (Functional Lead, Analytic Tradecraft)

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a senior all-source analyst to serve as the program's authority on analytic tradecraft, supporting all-source teams across DIA's regional and functional centers. This is a player-coach role, staying engaged in analytic production while owning the quality standard every product must meet.

You will mentor analysts, shape hiring and training, and contribute to analytic production as a senior analyst.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of all-source intelligence analysis supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing intelligence products against IC analytic standards.
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading analysts.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain the program's analytic tradecraft standards, aligned with IC Directives 203 and 206.
• Lead product quality and peer review; coach analysts on sourcing, argumentation, and expressing uncertainty.
• Mentor all-source analysts across centers and build their professional development and certification paths.
• Author and maintain tradecraft procedures and position guides for all-source functions.
• Serve on hiring panels and technical review boards for all-source candidates.
• Contribute to analytic production as a senior analyst.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

All-source intelligence analysis

Mentoring/leading analysts

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a senior all-source analyst to serve as the program's authority on analytic tradecraft, supporting all-source teams across DIA's regional and functional intelligence centers. This is a player-coach role: you stay engaged in analytic production while owning the quality standard every all-source product is held to.

Why this role: Functional Leads set the standard for their discipline across the whole program, not just one team. You mentor practitioners across multiple DIA centers, shape how the program hires and trains, and grow along a defined leadership path.

Position is contingent upon contract award. Selected candidates receive contingent offers in advance of award. All discussions are held in confidence and do not affect current employment.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 hours/day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain the program's analytic tradecraft standards, aligned with Intelligence Community Directives 203 and 206
• Lead product quality and peer review; coach analysts on sourcing, argumentation, and expressing uncertainty
• Mentor all-source analysts across centers and build their professional development and certification paths
• Author and maintain tradecraft procedures and position guides for all-source functions
• Serve on hiring panels and technical review boards for all-source candidates
• Contribute to analytic production as a senior analyst

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of all-source intelligence analysis supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community
• Demonstrated experience reviewing intelligence products against IC analytic standards
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading analysts

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 10

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DIA or the Defense Intelligence Enterprise
• ODNI or agency tradecraft evaluation experience, or formal product review responsibility
• Certified Defense All-Source Analyst (CDASA)
• Experience designing analyst training or professional development programs

This position is 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 - $160,000

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:

• 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:

09/28/2026 - 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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