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Amentum is seeking a Strategic Assessment Analyst (AI & Data Systems) to provide operational planning, data integration, research, and analysis support to the US PACOM J5 Strategy Branch. This position serves as a critical member of the J5 Assessment Team, acting as the hub for assessment efforts among the directorates and our components. The Strategic Assessment Analyst will support the J5 Strategy Branch by leveraging artificial intelligence, quantitative data modeling, and qualitative analysis to assess operational plans, programs, and strategic policies. Primary Roles and Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and utilize Maven Smart System tools and agents to streamline and enhance operational and strategic assessment workflows. * Provide process methodology and analysis to execute comprehensive assessment functions, merging both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. * Engineer and maintain cross-domain data processes, ensuring that disparate data sources from various directorates and components are ingested, fused, and analyzed effectively. * Provide robust Knowledge Management solutions in the context of AI models, tools, and agents-specifically focusing on Maven Smart Systems-to ensure assessment data is accessible, reliable, and actionable. * Construct and deliver analytical products for use by the PACOM Commander and other senior leaders. * Develop automated dashboards, briefing documents, and decision papers on various topics to support senior leadership decision-making regarding recent, ongoing, or anticipated military activities. * Assist with the production and implementation of long-term, fully integrated Department of War (DoW) strategies by applying innovative AI approaches to campaign and contingency plan assessments. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in data science, Operations Research, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Applied Economics, National Security Studies, or related field. * Familiarity with military assessment processes, demonstrating proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative assessment design. * Proven ability to design, deploy, and use Maven Smart System tools and agents in a secure environment. * Demonstrated ability to use AI capabilities (e.g., large language models, machine learning algorithms, automated agents) to execute complex assessment functions. * Experience in engineering cross-domain data processes, with an understanding of data pipelines, architecture, and secure knowledge management principles. * At least 5 years' experience working in military operations, either on an operations staff, in strategic planning, or within an intelligence/data fusion role. * Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications, with the ability to translate complex AI/data-centric findings into digestible strategic military advice. * Must have an active Top-Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility later during employment. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Top-Secret Clearance. * This position may require a polygraph after employment. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in operations research, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline. * At least 3 years' experience on a senior military staff (Service HQ, Major Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or the Joint Staff) specifically working within the Joint Planning Process (JPP). * Advanced proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data analysis and AI (e.g., Python, R, SQL). * Previous experience supporting a J5 Directorate or military strategy branch. Compensation & Benefits HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $160K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Compensation Details:
$135K - $160K 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:
07/16/2026 - 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 .