Amentum

Research Analyst

Amentum$50K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance
  • Ability to take detailed notes and draft polished reports
  • Excellent organizational, writing, research, and communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Minimum SECRET-level security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Manage and contribute to various outreach functions including boards of experts and simulations
  • Catalogue event proceedings and draft polished, final reports
  • Engage directly with experts from academia and the private sector
  • Conduct open-source research and analysis for commissioned papers
  • Support outreach functions on national security topics

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Amentum has an open position for an outreach professional in a dynamic office that organizes workshops and carries out research/analysis in support US Government and private sector clients on wide-ranging international affairs and national security issues. At any given time, the program analyst will commission research papers and organize and author final reports for outreach functions-to include conferences, workshops, roundtables, games, red teams, and meetings-in support of publicly and privately-funded programs focused on national security issues. The successful candidate will be a self-starter-requiring minimal supervision or oversight in fulfillment of job functions-with excellent organizational, writing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Job functions include:
  • Manage, organize, and contribute to various outreach functions-to include boards of experts, conferences, roundtables, training/red team exercises, games, and simulations-on wide-ranging national security and international affairs topics.
  • Meticulously catalogue event proceedings and draft polished, final reports for US-Government-sponsored events.
  • Engage directly with experts from academia, think tanks, and the private sector in support of outreach functions and commissioned research.
  • Conduct open-source research and analysis-in the production of research papers, literature reviews, etc.-in support of US Government and private sector clients on wide-ranging international affairs and national security topics.


Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Undergraduate degree in regional affairs, international relations, political science, economics, history, security studies, or a related field. Strong academic record.
  • Ability to take copious notes for workshops ranging in duration/theme and draft well-written, polished final reports varying in page-length.
  • Excellent organizational, writing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Minimum SECRET-level clearance


Additional Preferred Qualifications [not required]:
  • Graduate degree in regional affairs, international relations, political science, economics, history, security studies, or a related field.
  • 2 or more years of professional experience in event management and/or international relations, foreign policy, intelligence, or a related field.
  • Foreign language skills
  • Access to a reliable vehicle for travel-sometimes with passengers-to client sites is desirable (related expenses will be reimbursed).


Please be aware that shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample-10 to 20 pages in length-and that the position mandates a six-month probationary period from the date of hire to establish suitability.

Compensation Details:
$50,000 - $120,000

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:
07/23/2026 - 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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