Security Analyst

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Amentum is seeking security-minded, critical thinkers with strong communication and analytical skills to provide adjudicative support to a government customer. The role involves thoroughly reviewing security clearance paperwork and personnel security files and preparing written adjudicative recommendations. Analysts should understand federal adjudicative guidelines, manage a medium to large and potentially complex caseload, provide case briefings, and conduct effective elicitative interviews when needed. The position requires learning proprietary computer systems and spending most of the workday using computers to review documents and generate reports. The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, with working hours between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is in a typical office environment, with constant computer use and sitting, and requires the ability to work under deadlines. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at the time of application. Employment is contingent on successfully completing drug screening. The position is not designated as safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Demonstrated analytical ability and ability to handle a medium to large, semi-complex workload.
Excellent writing and communication skills and good judgment.
High personal integrity and ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal, and classified information.
Ability to comprehend complex, multi-source data and produce succinct, supportable final reports.
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or Security Executive Adjudicative Directive (SEAD) guidelines.
Knowledge of and ability to use computer operating systems and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience performing adjudicative support.
Ability to elicit information during interviews with minimal direction and work effectively with a variety of individuals.
Strong time-management skills.
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience consisting of one additional year of relevant work experience.
For entry-level qualification, at least two years of experience as a background investigator or administering polygraph testing; alternatively, one to seven years of experience performing security or suitability adjudications for mid-senior-level qualification.
Minimum experience listed by level: one year entry level, three years full performance, or five years senior.
Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at the time of application.
Minimum education listed: high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work under deadlines and maintain constant mental alertness.
Compliance with company drug and alcohol policies and successful completion of drug screening, which may include pre-hire screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Review security clearance paperwork and personnel security files.
Prepare written adjudicative recommendations for the customer.
Manage a medium to large, semi-complex workload and balance a caseload.
Provide case briefings and conduct elicitative interviews as needed.
Synthesize complex, multi-source information into concise, supportable reports.
Identify complex problems, review related information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Handle sensitive, personal, and classified case information discreetly.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental procedures and policies.
Complete required safety training and fulfill applicable self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities.
Support a safe work environment and participate in emergency response tasks or safety committees as appropriate.