Security Analyst

Purpose and ImpactAmentum 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.Work Schedule 5 days 8 hrsday hours must fall within 530am-6pm M-FEssential ResponsibilitiesSecurity Analysts must haveDemonstrated analytical ability and the ability to handle a medium to large semi complex workloadExcellent writing and communication skills and good judgmentDemonstrated high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive personal and classified case informationAbility to comprehend complex and multi-source data into succinct and supportable final reportsKnowledge of Intelligence Community Directive ICD 704 or Security Executive Adjudicative Directive SEAD guidelinesKnowledge and ability to use computer operating systemstools such as Microsoft Office SuiteExperience performing adjudicative supportAbility to elicit information during an interview with minimal direction and work effectively with variety of individualsStrong time managementIdentify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Work Environment Physical Demands and Mental DemandsTypical office environment with no unusual hazards occasional lifting to 20 pounds constant sitting while using the computer terminal constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents constant use of speechhearing abilities for communication constant mental alertness must possess planningorganizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelors degree or equivalent experience 1 year additional work experience in a relevant fieldA minimum of two years of experience as a background investigator or administering polygraph testing to qualify for entry level OR 1-7 years of experience performing security or suitability adjudications to qualify for mid-senior levelSecurity Clearance Required Must possess TSSCI clearance with polygraph at time of applicationMinimum Education HS Diploma or equivalentMinimum Years of Experience 1 year entry level 3 yrs full performance 5 yrs seniorPreferred Qualifications 3-5 years of relevant experienceThis 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 Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - 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-aidbuddy 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 hisher 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 hisher job.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.javelin Compensation Details85000 - 115000 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 OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11052026 - Until FilledAmentum 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 atLabor Laws Posters.