TSCM Practitioner Level 3

Amentum; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off 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 TSCM Practitioner Level 3 to support the NGA in Springfield, VA. You will conduct TSCM, security assessments, and related technical countermeasures to safeguard critical facilities.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, ITC TSCM Certification, and ongoing professional training; you will generate reports, briefings, and risk assessments. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and willing to undergo a polygraph.
• ITC TSCM Certification and DoD 8570.01-M IAT2 certification required.
• Minimum 40 hours of discipline-specific development/training per fiscal year.
• One-year access to DOW networks with required training for access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TSCM, Foreign Visit, Gift Inspection, Digital Counterexploitation activities.
• Prepare TSCM reports of inquiry, after-action reports, tailored briefings, and other communications.
• Generate correspondence, briefing materials, and threat reports per NGA guidelines.
• Assist CTTA with technical security plans and assess equipment for vulnerabilities.
• Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705 and DOW standards for SCIFs and collateral areas.
• Coordinate external engagements and produce timely after-action reports.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

TSCM Certification (ITC)

Polygraph willingness

Security reporting experience

Technical risk assessment

RF signal searches

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Post-graduate degree in computer science or engineering

Credentialed CI training academy graduate (e.g., FBI Academy)

DOD 8570.01-M IAT2 baseline certification

Job description

Amentum is seeking a TSCM Practitioner Level 3 to Support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Duties May Include:

Conduct TSCM, Foreign Visit, Gift Inspection, Digital Counterexploitation, Technical Evaluation activities and other technical operations supporting the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division. Maintain familiarization with all governing national and agency level policies, ensuring compliance with all facets of reporting and training requirements as well as all other regulatory guidelines

• Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DOW standards for collateral areas
• Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
• Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
• Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
• Prepare specialized technical risk assessment products, TSCM reports of inquiry, after action reports, tailored briefings, and other administrative communication necessary to support the CI mission
• Provide technical advice and assistance as it relates to CI and TSCM
• Generate finished correspondence, documents, briefing materials, spread sheets and threat reports in accordance with NGA guidelines, as required
• Assist Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) with technical security plans, policy and execution; assess electronic processing equipment for security vulnerabilities
• All external engagements to include, but not limited to, conferences, equipment demonstrations, external learning events, national and DOW level meetings, et cetera, require an after-action report, due within 72 hours of completion. An after-action report and briefing are required within five workdays after completion of any national or DOW level exercise participation
• Perform Radio Frequency (RF) signal of interest searches
• Assess and locate signals of interest discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
• Assist implementation of TSSC Technician OJT program preparing technicians for success through training and hands on experience

Required:

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
• Must have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.
• Shall meet minimum training requirements within one calendar year of assignment, for access to DOW networks in accordance with DODD 8140.01, by attaining and maintaining at least baseline certification for DOD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT2) compliance

Desired:

• Experience writing and editing technical documents
• Telephone security experience (i.e., with Telephone Security Group (TSG) requirements)
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Possess post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DOW CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

Compensation Details:

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

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:

09/17/2026 - 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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