Amentum

Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Amentum • $130K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance; CI polygraph preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 10+ years of intelligence experience, including 5+ in cyber threat intelligence
  • Experience briefing senior military or government leaders
  • Experience mentoring or leading analysts

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior authority for cyber threat intelligence analysis across supported centers
  • Set standards for cyber intelligence products, including threat actor characterization
  • Mentor cyber analysts and build their certification and development paths
  • Author and maintain procedures and position guides for cyber intelligence functions
  • Coordinate with IC and DoD cyber partners on threats and priorities
  • Contribute to analytic production and senior leader briefings

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
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

We are seeking a senior cyber intelligence analyst to serve as the program's authority on cyber threat intelligence analysis supporting DIA's regional and functional intelligence centers. You set the standard for how adversary cyber activity is characterized and reported, and you develop the analysts who do that work.


Why this role: Functional Leads set the standard for their discipline across the whole program, not just one team. You mentor practitioners across multiple DIA centers, shape how the program hires and trains, and grow along a defined leadership path.


Position is contingent upon contract award. Selected candidates receive contingent offers in advance of award. All discussions are held in confidence and do not affect current employment.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 hours/day

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior authority for cyber threat intelligence analysis across supported centers

• Set standards for cyber intelligence products, including threat actor and tactics, techniques, and procedures characterization

• Mentor cyber analysts and build their certification and development paths

• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for cyber intelligence functions

• Coordinate with IC and DoD cyber partners on threats and priorities; serve on hiring panels

• Contribute to analytic production and senior leader briefings

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, CI polygraph preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• 10+ years of intelligence experience, including 5+ in cyber threat intelligence

• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders

• Experience mentoring or leading analysts

 

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI


Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution


Minimum Years of Experience: 10


Preferred Qualifications:

• Cyber intelligence experience at DIA, the Joint Staff, or a combatant command

• Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and structured analytic techniques

• SIGINT target development or OSINT tradecraft experience

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

 

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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.


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Compensation Details:

$130,000 - $170,000

       

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:

09/29/2026 - 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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