Amentum

Screening and Vetting Analyst

Amentum$75K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience
  • Experience analyzing Intelligence Community (IC) data
  • Proficient in producing finished intelligence products
  • Knowledge of IC organizations, policies, and procedures
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with biometric and analytical tools

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze subjects using multiple databases and tools
  • Provide analytic support for screening foreign travelers to the US
  • Review Visa applicants against TIDE and other IC databases
  • Evaluate and integrate identity information related to terrorism links
  • Conduct call chain analysis to uncover relationships and reports
  • Interact with customer personnel at various organizational levels
  • Identify and report counterterrorism intelligence gaps

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities
  • 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


Security Clearance Required:
  • TS/SCI with polygraph


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


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • Or no degree and three years of experience


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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:
$75,000 - $140,000

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:
08/04/2026 - 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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