Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
130K-170K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads cyber threat intelligence analysis across DIA regional and functional intelligence centers. Establishes standards for threat actor and TTP characterization, authors procedures, mentors analysts, coordinates with intelligence and defense partners, supports hiring, contributes to analytic production, and briefs senior government leaders. Requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive intelligence experience, cyber threat intelligence expertise, and leadership or mentoring experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a senior cyber intelligence analyst to serve as the program's authority on cyber threat intelligence analysis supporting DIA's regional and functional intelligence centers. You set the standard for how adversary cyber activity is characterized and reported, and you develop the analysts who do that work.


Why this role: Functional Leads set the standard for their discipline across the whole program, not just one team. You mentor practitioners across multiple DIA centers, shape how the program hires and trains, and grow along a defined leadership path.


Position is contingent upon contract award. Selected candidates receive contingent offers in advance of award. All discussions are held in confidence and do not affect current employment.

 

Work Schedule: M-F 8 hours/day


Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior authority for cyber threat intelligence analysis across supported centers

• Set standards for cyber intelligence products, including threat actor and tactics, techniques, and procedures characterization

• Mentor cyber analysts and build their certification and development paths

• Author and maintain procedures and position guides for cyber intelligence functions

• Coordinate with IC and DoD cyber partners on threats and priorities; serve on hiring panels

• Contribute to analytic production and senior leader briefings

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, CI polygraph preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• 10+ years of intelligence experience, including 5+ in cyber threat intelligence

• Experience briefing senior military or government leaders

• Experience mentoring or leading analysts

 

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI


Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution


Minimum Years of Experience: 10


Preferred Qualifications:

• Cyber intelligence experience at DIA, the Joint Staff, or a combatant command

• Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and structured analytic techniques

• SIGINT target development or OSINT tradecraft experience

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

 

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

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.


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Compensation Details:

$130,000 - $170,000

       

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:

09/29/2026 - 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.

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 10+ years of intelligence experience
  • At least 5 years of cyber threat intelligence experience
  • Experience briefing senior military or government leaders
  • Experience mentoring or leading analysts
  • Cyber intelligence experience at DIA, the Joint Staff, or a combatant command
  • Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and structured analytic techniques
  • SIGINT target development or OSINT tradecraft experience
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification

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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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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