Amentum

Security Analyst

Amentum$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years as a background investigator or administering polygraph testing (Level 1)
  • Minimum 1 year performing security adjudications (Developmental, Level 2)
  • Minimum 3 years performing security adjudications (Full Performance, Level 3)
  • Minimum 5 years performing security adjudications (Senior, Level 4)
  • Active Top Secret US Government Clearance at time of application

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed reviews of security clearance paperwork and files
  • Generate written adjudicative recommendations for clients
  • Balance and manage a semi-complex workload
  • Provide case briefings and effective elicitation interviews as needed
  • Utilize computer systems for report generation and reviews

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

*This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline. While this position may not be immediately open, we are actively gathering interest for upcoming roles and future growth*

Are you a personnel security professional seeking a new opportunity in your field? Do you want to support national security and vetting of a trusted workforce? If you are adjudicator, security specialist or security analyst looking for a way to apply your knowledge and experience, we have an opportunity for you!

Amentum is seeking security-minded, critical thinkers with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team of security analysts providing adjudicative support a government customer in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Our security analysts will provide a thorough review of security clearance paperwork and personnel security files, and generate a written adjudicative recommendation to our customer. Security analysts should be knowledgeable regarding the federal adjudicative guidelines, able to balance revolving a caseload, comfortable providing case briefings and capable of conducting effective elicitative interviews, as needed. Candidate should be comfortable learning to use new proprietary computers systems and spending the majority of the work day using computers to review and generate reports.

All work will occur at a fixed customer location in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) and work shifts will cover the program core hours of 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.

Security Analysts must have:

  • Demonstrated analytical ability and the ability to handle a medium to large, semi complex workload
  • Excellent writing and communication, skills and good judgment
  • Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal and classified case information
  • Ability to comprehend complex and multi-source data into succinct and supportable final reports
  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or Security Executive Adjudicative Directive (SEAD) guidelines
  • Knowledge and ability to use computer operating systems/tools such as Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience performing adjudicative support
  • Ability to elicit information during an interview with minimal direction and work effectively with variety of individuals
  • Strong time management
  • Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience 1 year additional work experience in a relevant field)
  • Level 1 requires a minimum of two years of experience as a background investigator or administering polygraph testing
  • Developmental (Level 2) requires minimum of 1 year of experience performing security or suitability adjudications
  • Full Performance (Level 3) requires minimum of 3 years of experience performing security or suitability adjudications
  • Senior (Level 4) requires minimum of 5 years of experience performing security or suitability adjudications
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of  additional related experience preferred
  • Prior experience supporting this customer

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Compensation Details:

$85,000-$100,000 annually

       

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:

08/03/2026 - 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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