Senior Desk Officer

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
150K-185K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages counterintelligence investigative cases and field activities, coordinates with the FBI, USIC, DOE, and law enforcement agencies, develops investigative priorities and initiatives, supports espionage and terrorism investigations, oversees agents, conducts adversary-specific program management, and analyzes intelligence reports. The role requires extensive CI case management experience, geographic subject-matter expertise, database proficiency, strong communication skills, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Senior Desk Officer to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.

Responsibilities Serves as Desk Officer, specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Daily case management oversight of all field investigative activities.
  • Liaison with USIC, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Recommend proactive investigative initiatives both internal to IN and across the Intelligence Community.
  • Knowledge and understanding of foreign intelligence service modus operandi and targeting techniques.
  • Developing and promulgating specific CI investigative priorities.
  • Adversary-specific program management activities.
  • Provide support to the full spectrum of the CI program
  • Works closely with the FBI and the USIC to assist in any ongoing espionage, terrorism, or related operations and investigations at responsible facilities.
  • Utilize raw and finished intelligence reports.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. An Advanced Degree in relevant technical field is desirable.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in CI and/or espionage case management, and supervising agents conducting these cases which may be a combination of civil service, or military.
  • Demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and proven ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience with CI databases for recordkeeping and data mining is required.
  • Knowledge of geographic specific subject matter expertise is required.
  • Experience as a primary case agent in counterintelligence case management at DOE, the FBI or DOD.
  • Must have functional computer literacy and be proficient in common computer and network applications.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of full spectrum of CI activities.

       

Compensation Details:

$150,000.00 - $185,000.00

       

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:

08/21/2026 - 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 Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in counterintelligence and/or espionage case management, including supervising agents
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience with counterintelligence databases for recordkeeping and data mining
  • Geographic-specific subject-matter expertise
  • Experience as a primary case agent in counterintelligence case management at DOE, the FBI, or DOD
  • Functional computer literacy and proficiency with common computer and network applications
  • Knowledge of the full spectrum of counterintelligence activities
  • Advanced degree in a relevant technical field

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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