Amentum

Case Initiation Team Support Specialist

Amentum$95K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance required, with willingness to undergo a polygraph exam.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in personnel security.
  • 3-6 years of personnel security experience within the DOD/IC sectors.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Background Investigator or Personnel Security Specialist.
  • Familiarity with Standard Form-85/86 and scoping requirements.
  • Experience using security repositories like JPAS/DISS and eQIP.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain existing personnel security (PERSEC) programs.
  • Execute daily operations of the NGA PERSEC & Case Initiation Team program.
  • Prepare and administer PERSEC program briefings.
  • Create and present reports, correspondence, and whitepapers.
  • Maintain and update security databases and files in a timely manner.
  • Respond to inquiries via phone and email promptly.
  • Assist in identifying and escalating security issues to government leads.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement for professional development.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Employee stock purchase program for investment opportunities.
  • Flexible tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Pet insurance to support your furry family members.
Full Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Case Initiation Team Support Specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Office of Security (SIS) in Springfield, VA.

Duties May include:

  • Provide support and maintenance to established PERSEC programs.
  • Support the execution of the day-to-day NGA PERSEC & Case Initiation Team program.
  • Prepare, support, and administer PERSEC program briefings, as needed.
  • Prepare, write, and present reports/whitepapers, various forms of correspondence, as required.
  • Brief SISPI leadership and other NGA KC’s regarding the program requirements and regulations.
  • Appropriately and accurately maintain and update databases and files (i.e., PeopleSoft security system of records, SISPI SharePoint Page, internal SISP file folders, etc.) with data entry in a timely manner/real time.
  • Respond in a timely manner to all telephone and/or email actions, questions, or status inquires to include checks of internal and external personnel security databases.
  • Assist in maintaining distribution lists for customers to contact PERSEC, as needed/required.
  • Bring case security issues to the attention of the government Team Leads.
  • Assist the government PERSEC team to help in developing recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide service excellence in guidance and resolution to internal and external customers’ questions and inquiries in a timely manner for support to their programs.
  • Utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and recommend solutions for difficult and complex security issues.
  • Document and provide Weekly Activity Report (WAR) actions in the SISP designated template and timeline to the Government Team Lead.
  • Collect, investigate; research, document, and forward to adjudications, all reportable information from employees and contractors within the mandated timelines (e.g., IRTPA, DNI, etc).
  • Prepare accurate and quality reports of investigation.
  • Process applicants within 14 calendar days to meet IRTPA/DNI mandates.
  • Process employee periodic re-investigation initiations within 15 calendar days to meet IRTPA mandates.
  • Identify any outstanding actions on a weekly basis to the government Team Lead to may impact IRTPA mandate timelines.
  • Process CIA Detailed cases within seven business days of assignment.
  • Process Phased Eligibility cases within seven calendar days of completion of polygraph (e.g., FLEX processing), as assigned.
  • Prioritize high-priority initiatives/cases as coordinated/assigned by the Government Team Lead.

Required:

  • TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field to personnel security.
  • 3-6 years’ experience in personnel security in the DOD/IC.
  • A minimum of 1 year of previous Background Investigator, Personnel Security Specialist, or TS/SCI adjudicative experience.
  • Familiarity with reviewing Standard Form-85/86 and understand scoping requirements.
  • Understand and be able to analyze the security repositories (e.g., JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles, DCSA’s NP2 Portal, eQIP, PIPS/CVS).

Desired:

  • Knowledge of SEADS 4, and 6 and a deep understanding of SEADS 3 and 7 and understand how to apply the regulation appropriately to each case.
  • Understand the Continuous Evaluation (CE) implementation under ODNI for IC agencies.
  • Understand the application of reciprocity to applicant cases enrolled in DOD CE with a deferred investigation.

Compensation Details:

$95,000.00 - $100,000.00

       

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:

06/26/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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