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Amentum

Defense Industry Analyst

Suitland, MD · On-site

Amentum is seeking a Defense Industry Analyst to provide analytical services in support of Office ... Compensation Details: $90,000 - $100,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this ...

Pae

Defense Industry Analyst

Suitland, MD · On-site

Amentum is seeking a Defense Industry Analyst to provideanalytical services in support of Office of ... Compensation Details: $90,000 - $100,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this ...

Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies in filling this long term, W2 hourly defense contract. US Citizenship is required **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the ...

Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

RF Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$64.20/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies in filling this long term, W2 hourly defense contract. US Citizenship is required **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the ...

Geologics

Systems Engineer

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$38.75 - $49.35/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies of any kind in filling this long term W2 hourly defense industry contract. **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the bounds ...

Geologics

Engineering Planner

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Palmdale CA US Citizenship Required W2 Hourly Rate = $30 - $60* DOE GeoLogics partners with the best in the defense and scientific industry. We offer highly competitive rates and pride ourselves in ...

Geologics

Systems Engineer

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$38.75 - $49.35/hr

We cannot work with third party recruiters or agencies of any kind in filling this long term W2 hourly defense industry contract. **GeoLogics partners with the best in industry to expand the bounds ...

Kratos Defense

$42/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Compensation: $25.00 - $42.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ...

Kratos Defense

Aircraft Assembler I-III

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$24 - $33/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... Compensation: $24.00 - $33.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Aircraft Assembler ALL: The ...

Kratos Defense

Aircraft Assembler I-III

Sacramento, CA

$24 - $33/hr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today ... Compensation: $24.00 - $33.00 Hourly KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Aircraft Assembler ALL: The ...

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Defense Industry Analyst

Amentum

Suitland, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Defense Industry Analyst to provide analytical services in support of Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) efforts to protect U.S. naval and maritime technologies, support warfare integration efforts for existing Navy programs, and provide context for future capability development. The Analyst will support the production of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) inputs, finished intelligence reports, integrated threat assessments of operational threat scenarios, concept of operations and employment of foreign military capabilities, direct analytic support to law enforcement, policy, and Navy acquisition community customers, and capability resource sponsors.
Essential Duties:
  • Conduct all-source analysis of foreign defense industrial programs, infrastructure, and capabilities supporting a foreign country's ability to develop, equip, sustain, and employ its military forces across basic, strategic, and military industrial sectors.
  • Assess the research, development, acquisition, test, evaluation and production of foreign weapon systems and equipment; their associated facilities and output levels, knowledge of emerging and enabling technologies; and supporting industrial supply networks from raw materials to finished weapon systems. Analysis includes but is not limited to overall industrial organization, production processes, industrial control systems, design and surge capacities, cooperative arrangements with foreign defense industries and reliance on foreign technologies.
  • Provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies.
  • Use argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.

Minimum Requirements:
  • This position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI). Must be able to obtain a polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and at least 8 years of experience conducting analysis.
  • OR an additional 4 years of experience, for a total of 12 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organization, and intelligence disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.

Compensation Details:
$90,000 - $100,000
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:
07/29/2026 - 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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