Screening and Vetting Analyst

Amentum•McLean, VA

12d•$75,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Screening and Vetting Analyst for its Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, Virginia. The contract supports counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the counterterrorism community through intelligence research, analysis, screening, vetting, watchlisting, and mission support. The analyst identifies and analyzes subjects using customer databases and tools and supports screening foreign travelers to the United States. The role reviews immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants against TIDE and other Intelligence Community databases, integrating identity information to identify possible links to terrorism for State Department adjudication and watchlisting. The analyst applies call-chain analysis to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings, and to identify and report counterterrorism intelligence gaps. The position also entails interacting with customer personnel at all levels and producing finished intelligence products. The work schedule is flexible, with 80 hours per pay period. This position is not designated safety sensitive. Employment is contingent on successful completion of drug screening, which may include screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances. The stated compensation range is $75,000–$140,000. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Must have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of direct experience, or no degree and three years of experience.
Experience analyzing Intelligence Community data.
Experience analyzing intelligence reports and cables.
Experience with Intelligence Community tools and databases.
Experience producing finished intelligence products.
Experience with biometric and analytical tools and databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community organizations, policies, procedures, and requirements.
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to mission requirements.
Organizational skills and ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution.

Responsibilities

Identify and analyze subjects using multiple customer databases and tools in support of end users.
Provide analytic support for screening foreign travelers to the United States.
Screen and vet immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants against TIDE and other Intelligence Community databases.
Evaluate, analyze, and integrate identity information to identify foreign traveler links to terrorism for State Department adjudication and watchlisting purposes.
Use call-chain analysis to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings.
Identify and report counterterrorism intelligence gaps.
Interact with customer personnel at all levels to meet mission objectives.
Research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication.
Identify Intelligence Community collection gaps and evaluate solutions.
Conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the Intelligence Community.
Complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting and provide analytic and mission support.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and procedures; complete required training and safety responsibilities.