Senior Counterintelligence Analyst

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a senior counterintelligence analyst to serve as the program's CI/HUMINT authority across DIA centers. You will set analytic and reporting standards and mentor analysts who carry out CI work.

The role shapes hiring and training and provides a defined leadership path within the program. This safety-sensitive position requires TS/SCI with polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree, with 10+ years of CI/HUMINT experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with counterintelligence polygraph.
• 10+ years of counterintelligence or HUMINT analysis or operations.
• Experience producing CI assessments for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior authority for CI and HUMINT analysis across centers.
• Set standards for CI analytic products and HUMINT reporting.
• Mentor CI and HUMINT analysts and develop certification paths.
• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for CI/HUMINT.
• Coordinate with DIA CI elements and partner agencies; participate in hiring panels.
• Contribute to analytic production as a senior analyst.

Skills

CI analysis

HUMINT analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

M-F 8 hours/day

We are seeking a senior counterintelligence analyst to serve as the program's authority on CI and HUMINT analysis supporting DIA's regional and functional intelligence centers. You set the analytic and reporting standard for CI work and develop the analysts who carry it out.

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:

• Serve as the senior authority for counterintelligence and HUMINT analysis across supported centers
• Set standards for CI analytic products and the quality of HUMINT reporting used in analysis
• Mentor CI and HUMINT analysts and build their certification and development paths
• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for CI and HUMINT functions
• Coordinate with DIA CI elements and partner agencies; serve on hiring panels
• Contribute to analytic production as a senior analyst

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with counterintelligence polygraph
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of counterintelligence or HUMINT analysis or operations supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community
• Experience producing CI assessments for senior leaders
• Experience mentoring or leading analysts

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with polygraph

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum Years of Experience: 10

Preferred Qualifications:

• Counterintelligence experience at DIA or within a joint CI task force
• DoD strategic debriefer or source validation experience
• Instructor or curriculum development experience
• Experience with interagency CI coordination

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. 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.

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:

$130,000 - $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:

• 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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