Foreign Investment Risk Analyst

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The position researches and analyzes commercial and open source information to contribute to analysis of the risks of foreign investment in the United States. 

The candidate will join an existing mixed federal-contractor team of national security analysts specializing in foreign investment risk management, specifically through analysis of the national security risks posed by transactions before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector (informally, Team Telecom). 

Position responsibilities include open source research on mergers, investments, and acquisitions, analysis of corporate structures, ownership, and annual reports, and synthesizing information from various sources. To be successful in this role, applicants should be well-organized, have strong research skills, strong writing skills, be detail-oriented, have great time management and interpersonal skills, and be able to act without guidance. The ability to write succinctly and follow established guidance will be paramount.

Strong candidates should also possess a combination of the following:

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and write analysis using existing templates.  

• Experience analyzing corporate due diligence or other commercial transactions. 

• Experience skills with SharePoint and MS Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel– including document editing/formatting and template design.

• Familiarity with AI tools and Boolean search methods

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or higher is required.
• 3 years minimum with a BA/ 1 years minimum with a MA or other Advanced Degree.
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain DHS Public Trust

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds

Compensation Details:

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:

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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