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Purpose and Impact:
Amentum has a new and exciting opportunity for a Biometrics Intelligence Analyst in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule with 80 hours per pay period.
Essential Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for providing biometrics-enabled identity analysis and perform extensive searches in variety of biometric systems or repositories (internal or external systems) to formulate an identity resolution/adjudication analysis. The candidate will be required to analyze and interpret biometric reports and communicate their findings to appointed stakeholders. This role requires continuous knowledge of biometric technologies, capabilities, and databases.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must have a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree + a minimum of 3 years of Intelligence Community, government, or military experience for journeyman
• Master's degree + a minimum of 10 years of Intelligence Community, government, or military experience for senior
• Experience working with biometric systems. Experience performing biometric analysis. Experience with biometric and analytical tools and databases.
• Experience analyzing IC data. Organization skills with strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations.

Security Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI with polygraph

Minimum Education:

• Master's degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Ten

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This 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 Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - 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-aid/buddy 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 his/her 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 his/her 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.
Compensation Details:
$115,000 - $125,000
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:
07/07/2026 - 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.
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