Amentum

Senior TSCM Practitioner Level 4

Amentum$170K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to undergo a polygraph exam
  • Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
  • Minimum of 40 hours of annual discipline-specific development or refresher training
  • Experience in writing and editing technical documents (desired)
  • Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline (desired)

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise for all TSCM activities supporting NGA
  • Conduct TSCM and related technical operations
  • Ensure compliance with ICD 705 and security standards
  • Identify and mitigate physical and acoustical security deficiencies
  • Prepare technical risk assessments and TSCM reports
  • Advise on technical security plans and equipment vulnerabilities
  • Assist and train technicians under TSSC Technician OJT program

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


Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Senior TSCM Practitioner Level 4 to Support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Duties May Include:

Provide subject matter expertise to enhance the conduct and completion of all TSCM activities, related support and other technical operations supporting the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division. Provide guidance on all governing national and agency level policies, as well as all other regulatory guidelines. Conduct TSCM, Foreign Visit, Gift Inspection, Digital Counterexploitation, Technical Evaluation activities and other technical operations supporting the NGA TSCM program.

  • Provide Senior Level briefings on TSCM capabilities and processes.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of current TSCM and CI policy
  • Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DOW policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DOW standards for collateral areas
  • Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
  • Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
  • Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
  • Prepare specialized technical risk assessment products, TSCM reports of inquiry, after action reports, tailored briefings, and other administrative communication necessary to support the CI mission Provide technical advice and assistance as it relates to CI and TSCM
  • Generate finished correspondence, documents, briefing materials, spread sheets and threat reports in accordance with NGA guidelines, as required
  • Assist Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) with technical security plans, policy and execution; assess electronic processing equipment for security vulnerabilities
  • All external engagements to include, but not limited to, conferences, equipment demonstrations, external learning events, national and DOW level meetings, et cetera, require an after-action report, due within 72 hours of completion. An after-action report and briefing are required within five work days after completion of any national or DOW level exercise participation
  • Perform Radio Frequency (RF) signal of interest searches
  • Assess and locate signals of interest discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
  • Assist implementation of TSSC Technician OJT program preparing technicians for success through training and hands on experience

Required:

  • Must have active TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
  • Must have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
  • Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.

Desired:

  • Experience writing and editing technical documents
  • Telephone security experience (i.e., with Telephone Security Group (TSG) requirements)
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Possess post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DOW CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

Compensation Details:

$170,000.00 - $185,000.00

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:

09/17/2026 - 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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