Amentum

Screening and Vetting Analyst

Amentum$90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of direct experience, or 6 years of experience without a degree
  • Proven experience analyzing Intelligence Community (IC) data and intelligence reports
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting mission requirements
  • Familiarity with IC tools, databases, and analytical tradecraft
  • Excellent attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze subjects using multiple databases and tools
  • Provide analytic support for screening foreign travelers to the U.S.
  • Review Visa applicants against TIDE and other IC databases
  • Evaluate and integrate identity information to assess links to terrorism
  • Identify and report on intelligence gaps through call chain analysis
  • Interact with customer personnel to achieve mission objectives
  • Produce finished intelligence products.

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
Purpose and Impact:

Amentum has a new and exciting opportunity for a Screening and Vetting Analyst in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.

Work Schedule: flexible schedule with 80 hours per pay period

Essential Responsibilities:

The Screening and Vetting Intelligence Analyst will identify and analyze subjects through the utilization of multiple customer databases and tools in support of end users. The Intelligence Analyst will provide analytic support to the screening of foreign travelers to the US. The Intelligence Analyst will interact with customer personnel at all levels within their organization in order to meet mission objectives. This role is responsible for screening and vetting individuals traveling to the US by reviewing non-immigrant and immigrant Visa applicants against TIDE and other IC databases.

Responsibilities include using appropriate tools and analytic tradecraft to evaluate, analyze, and integrate relevant identity information to reveal foreign traveler links to terrorism for the State Department adjudication and watchlisting purposes. This role uses the call chain analysis process to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings to identify and report CT intelligence gaps.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree + a minimum of 2 years of direct experience
  • Experience analyzing IC data
  • Experience analyzing intelligence reports and cables
  • Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements
  • Experience with IC tools and databases
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Experience producing finished intelligence products
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs
  • Knowledge of IC organizations, policies, procedures, and requirements
  • Organization skills with strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations
  • Experience with biometric and analytical tools and databases


Clearance Required:
  • TS/SCI with Poly


Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and two years of experience


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • No degree and six years of experience


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Compensation Details:
90,000

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:
03/25/2026 - 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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