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CI Specialist CI Research and Technology Protection (RTP) , Expert

Pae
US-MD-Fort Meade Mid Level Full-time

Purpose and Impact:

Amentum is seeking experienced CI Analysts to protect critical unclassified DoD program and technology information resident on, or transiting, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) unclassified systems and networks. This role Identifies, monitors, and assesses foreign intelligence efforts attempting collection of sensitive national security information on U.S. persons, activities and interests, including threats posed by emerging technologies to U.S. operations and interests. And applies understanding of foreign intelligence capabilities / activities and U.S. and foreign partner CI capabilities and TTPs for in-depth analytic research and production of all-source CI studies and contributes to developing CI strategies.

Work Schedule: 5 days a week/8 hour a day with core hours from 9am – 3pm.  Schedule offers flexible hours and no weekend work is required.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Conduct analysis of known or suspected FIE collection activity against compromised US Army technological information. 
  • Produce intelligence products including initial information reports and formal information reports for Damage Assessments, as well as Cyber Intrusion Damage Assessment (CIDA) briefings. 
  • Focus on a broad overview of FIE collection activity against identified compromised technologies to inform the team of the FIE threat to specific technologies and assist in the refinement of compromised technologies.  
  • Produce written intelligence assessments to identify CI threats against US Army interests.  
  • Perform research, analysis, and production of FIE Threat Assessments, Multidiscipline CI Threat Assessments (MDCITA), FIE Threat Briefings, CI Notes (CIN), ASRs, responses to RFIs, and analytical support to named operations.
  • Conduct analysis of known or suspected FIE collection activity against compromised US Army technological information. 
  • Produce intelligence products including initial information reports and formal information reports for Damage Assessments, as well as Cyber Intrusion Damage Assessment (CIDA) briefings. 
  • Focus on a broad overview of FIE collection activity against identified compromised technologies to inform the team of the FIE threat to specific technologies and assist in the refinement of compromised technologies.  
  • Produce written intelligence assessments to identify CI threats against US Army interests.  
  • Perform research, analysis, and production of FIE Threat Assessments, Multidiscipline CI Threat Assessments (MDCITA), FIE Threat Briefings, CI Notes (CIN), ASRs, responses to RFIs, and analytical support to named operations.
  • Conduct, develop, produce, and present programs of instruction in specified collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes, relevant to the various human intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office environment with limited physical requirements, position does require mental demands to gather and analyze information to support intelligence and operations.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field and 20 years’ relevant experience; with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years, or
  • Bachelor’s degree and 22 years of relevant experience, or
  • Associate degree and 24 years of relevant, or 
  • High school diploma and 30 years of relevant experience.
  • US government clearance: Current Top Secret/SCI
  • Must be a graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent.

Security Clearance Required:   

  • TS//SCI – must be willing to take a polygraph if requested

Minimum Education:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field and 20 years’ relevant experience; with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years, or
  • Bachelor’s degree and 22 years of relevant experience, or
  • Associate degree and 24 years of relevant, or 
  • High school diploma and 30 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Same as listed above for degree equivalencies.

Required Certifications:

  • Must be a graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent.

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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:

$160,000 - $167,000

       

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:

07/14/2026 - 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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