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Amentum

Senior Counterintelligence Evaluator

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. Responsibilities Serves as a Counterintelligence Evaluator, specific duties and ...

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Senior Counterintelligence Evaluator

Washington, DC

$150K - $185K/yr

Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. Responsibilities Serves as a Counterintelligence Evaluator, specific duties and ...

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Intermediate Counterintelligence Officer

Amentum

Denver, CO

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Intermediate Counterintelligence Officer to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Denver, CO area.
Responsibilities Serves as Counterintelligence Officer (CIO), specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conducting CI/Counter Terrorism (CT) investigations across the DOE complex.
  • Works closely with the FBI and the USIC to assist in any ongoing espionage, terrorism, or related operations and investigations at responsible facilities.
  • Serve as liaison and interface with DOE facility management and local law enforcement agencies surrounding the assigned facility.
  • Provides case-related updates to the Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO), facilities senior management and other DOE CI executives.
  • Provides CI/CT defensive briefings and debriefings to Departmental personnel in foreign intelligence and terrorist activities/threats.
  • Serve as primary point of contact with scientific community departments within the DOE complex for the purpose of proactively mitigating foreign intelligence and terrorist activities/threats.
Requirements
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college. A Master's Degree is desirable.
  • Ten (10) years of experience as a CI Officer/agent conducting typical CI program activities to include CI inquiries and/or espionage investigations.
  • Must have experience as a primary case agent in counterintelligence case management at DOE, the FBI or DOD and must have advanced interviewing and elicitation techniques.
  • 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.
  • Must have functional computer literacy and be proficient in common computer and network applications.
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Compensation Details:
$140,000-$180,000
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:
02/26/2026 - 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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