Amentum is seeking a Senior Desk Officer to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.

Experience:

Individual must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in CI and/or espionage case management, and supervising agents and programs conducting these cases which may be a combination of civil service and/or military. Individual 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. Experience with CI databases for recordkeeping and data mining is required. Knowledge of geographic specific subject matter expertise is required.

The individual must have extensive experience in developing, guiding and managing complex CI programs at a national level at DOE, the FBI or DOD. A proven track record of interagency liaison capability within the US Intelligence Community is essential. Foreign liaison experience is also desired. Must have functional computer literacy and be proficient in common computer and network applications. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of full spectrum of CI activities and CI program development at a national level.

Education:

Position requires individual to have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. An Advanced Degree in a relevant technical field is desirable.

Duties: Serve as Desk Officer; specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

•             Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

•             National level CI program development and implementation.

•             CI policy development, guidance, and implementation.

•             Identification of CI program and investigative instructional requirements.

•             Management of complex interagency operational activities.

•             Daily case management oversight of all field investigative activities.

•             Liaison with USIC, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies at a mid-management level.

•             Recommend proactive investigative initiatives both internal to IN and across the Intelligence Community.

•             Knowledge and understanding of complex foreign intelligence service modus operandi and targeting techniques.

•             Develop and promulgate specific CI investigative priorities.

•             Adversary-specific program management activities.

•             Provide support to the full spectrum of the CI program.

•             Work closely with the FBI and the USIC to assist in any ongoing espionage, terrorism, or related operations and investigations at responsible facilities.

•             Review and operationalize raw and finished intelligence reports.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $150,000-$185,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate
• Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, paid sick and safe time (all under the same umbrella), and 4 weeks of parental leave.

Compensation Details:

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:

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.

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