Amentum is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support leadership by providing expert technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations.
- Lead and oversee the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced technical strategies.
- Review, assess, and advise on emerging technologies, industry standards and best practices to ensure organizational readiness and agility.
- Mentor HQ and field personnel, fostering knowledge transfer and workforce development.
- When directed, serve as the principal technical liaison to government, industry, and academic partners, representing the organization in high level forums and engagements.
- With Government oversight, provide support for strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making processes requiring deep technical expertise.
Minimum Requirements:
- Active Top Secret
- Advanced degree (Masters is acceptable, PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience in a specific technical field as required by leadership (e.g. critical infrastructure, nuclear weapons engineering, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, etc).
- The Senior Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing high level technical guidance, strategic direction, and advisory support in their specialized field.
- Proven leadership, and the ability to influence decision making at the senior executive and stakeholder levels.
- Ensure that complex technical challenges are addressed with innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Recognized subject matter expert within a given field, with a demonstrated record of technical excellence and leadership.
- Proven ability to influence, advise, and brief senior executives, government officials and external stakeholders.
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Compensation Details:
$200k-235k
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:
05/06/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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 security clearance
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of twenty years of relevant experience
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
