Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Amentum company; 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 is seeking a senior cyber intelligence analyst to serve as the program's authority on cyber threat intelligence analysis supporting DIA centers. You will set standards for analysis, mentor analysts, and develop training and certification paths. This is a safety-sensitive role with a contingent offer pending award.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday. Active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree are required, with 10+ years in intelligence and 5+ in cyber threat intel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years intelligence experience, including 5+ in cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders.
• Experience mentoring or leading analysts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior authority for cyber threat intelligence analysis across supported centers.
• Set standards for cyber intelligence products, including threat actor and TTP characterization.
• Mentor cyber analysts and develop their certification paths.
• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for cyber intelligence functions.
• Coordinate with IC and DoD cyber partners on threats and priorities; serve on hiring panels.
• Contribute to analytic production and senior leader briefings.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

5+ years in cyber threat intelligence

10+ years intelligence experience

Experience briefing senior leaders

Mentoring or leading analysts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

Structured analytic techniques

SIGINT/OSINT tradecraft

CompTIA Security+ certification

Job description

We are seeking a senior cyber intelligence analyst to serve as the program's authority on cyber threat intelligence analysis supporting DIA's regional and functional intelligence centers. You set the standard for how adversary cyber activity is characterized and reported, and you develop the analysts who do that work.

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 cyber threat intelligence analysis across supported centers
• Set standards for cyber intelligence products, including threat actor and tactics, techniques, and procedures characterization
• Mentor cyber analysts and build their certification and development paths
• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for cyber intelligence functions
• Coordinate with IC and DoD cyber partners on threats and priorities; serve on hiring panels
• Contribute to analytic production and senior leader briefings

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, CI polygraph preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of intelligence experience, including 5+ in cyber threat intelligence
• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders
• Experience mentoring or leading analysts

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum Years of Experience

10

Preferred Qualifications

• Cyber intelligence experience at DIA, the Joint Staff, or a combatant command
• Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and structured analytic techniques
• SIGINT target development or OSINT tradecraft experience
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

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

$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

09/29/2026 - 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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