Functional Analyst 2 - TS/SCI w/ Poly

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Baltimore, MD, USA
In-Office
110K-150K Annually
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform functional analysis to define cybersecurity tasks and resources, identify and implement information security controls, and maintain security posture. Analyze customer mission needs, determine functional testing and RMF requirements, create and register System Security Plans (SSPs), and collaborate with Security Control Assessors, ISSOs, DAOs, and engineers to enable system integration and testing.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Functional Analyst (FA) 2 for a new prime contract that is based out of our Maryland office.    

Work Schedule: 8 hours, 5 days a week Monday - Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Identify overall security requirements for the protection of data to ensure the implementation of appropriate information security controls.
  • Provide analysis of customer mission needs to determine functional testing requirements. Work with security control assessors on systems testing.
  • Perform functional analysis to identify required tasks and their interrelationships. Identify required resources.
  • Maintain security posture for Information Systems or programs to ensure Information System Security policies, standards, and procedures are followed.
  • Enable System Security Planning and collaborate with engineers on system integration.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

  • Perform functional analysis to identify critical Cybersecurity tasks required and their interrelationships.
  • Analyze customer/mission needs to determine testing requirements.
  • Identify required resources to enable creation, registration, and assignment of System Security Plans (SSPs) in conjunction with Delegated Authorizing Officials (DAOs), ISSO's, and System Owners.
  • Review and update organizational documentation that affect Cybersecurity requirements
  • Collaborate with Security Control Assessors to identify and execute system testing requirements

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI FS Poly

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,  IT Engineering, or a related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Information Systems). .   
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of Functional Analyst experience may be substituted for a total of six (6) years of experience.

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Two (2) years of related work experience (Six (6)) without an applicable Bachelor’s degree.
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and at least one (1) year experience in applying its principles.

Required Certifications:

DoD 8570 compliance with IAM I is required.

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.

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Compensation Details:

$110,000 - $150,000

       

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:

07/06/2026 - 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field (or four additional years of Functional Analyst experience in lieu of degree)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience (six (6) years without a Bachelor's degree)
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and at least one (1) year applying its principles
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM I certification
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
  • Experience performing functional analysis, system security planning, and creating/updating System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Experience collaborating with Security Control Assessors and executing system testing requirements

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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