Insider Threat Investigative Analyst

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Insider Threat Investigative Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Chantilly, VA area. Essential Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive all source analysis in support of a national level government Insider Threat mission. Aggregate, analyze, and evaluate various data sources to assess risk. Extract and organize data to build metrics, reports, case studies, and trend reports. Conduct research to support on-going analytic insider threat efforts. Prepare and produce situational awareness and warning reports for government representatives. Provide written and oral presentations. Conduct editing and quality control of program products. Review and incorporate Insider Threat data in support of government mission requirements and timeliness. Minimum Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in one of the social sciences, criminal justice, national security, or a related field. Individual must possess eight (8) or more years demonstrated experience conducting all-source analysis or investigations in support of government or private sector Insider Threat Programs (ITP), to include counterintelligence, security, law enforcement, human resources, or other related fields. The position requires expert knowledge and experience in assessing risks, tracking trends, implementing best practices, identifying barriers for compliance, compiling metrics, and ensuring quality and timeliness of insider threat reports. Must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and proven ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Extensive experience with Insider Threat databases for record-keeping, data mining, and analysis purposes. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degrees in relevant technical and specialized fields, or professional certifications such as the Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional (CCITP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is highly desirable. Compensation Details: $130,000-145,000 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: 08/11/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .