Job Description

The position provides analysis of the national security risks posed by transactions before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector (informally, Team Telecom), particularly as they relate to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, as well as supply chain risk analysis for information and communications technology and services (ICTS) transactions under Executive Order 13873. Personnel will be expected to actively engage with DHS leadership, operational component personnel, inter-agency partners, and other external POCs in conducting risk-based analyses of transactions before these bodies.

Candidates will be responsible for guiding CFIUS, Team Telecom, and/or ICTS cases through the entire interagency process from the initial case filing to the ultimate disposition. Candidates will be called upon to provide frequent verbal and written case status updates, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and protect DHS mission equities, and produce formal case decision documentation for the appropriate DHS clearing official, up to and including the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such cases adhere to strict statutory or Executive Order timelines, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple cascading deadlines across several open cases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all facets of the case review process including:

• Intra-agency and interagency coordination
• Threat, vulnerability, consequence, and risk analysis
• Risk mitigation strategy development and implementation
• Compliance monitoring and enforcement

Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and team-focused, with demonstrably strong interpersonal, research, and critical thinking skills. The ability to write succinctly for an executive policy audience and manage deadlines will be paramount.

Strong candidates should also possess a combination of the following:

• Experience writing for and briefing senior executives/leadership
• Intra-agency and interagency coordination experience
• Experience as an intelligence consumer
• Experience with supply chain risk management/analysis
• Knowledge of US principles of U.S. critical infrastructure
• Experience with supply chain risk management/analysis

Required:

• Bachelors or higher degree
• 8 years minimum with a BA or BS/ 5 years minimum with higher degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products
• Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with DHS suitability. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Work Environment:

• This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Details:
$125,000-$135,000

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:

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:
08/19/2026 - 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.