Counterterrorism Analyst (Mid-Level)

About the role

Amentum provides warning and all-source analytical support to the Defense Combating Terrorism Office, helping shape DoD policy, planning and operational decisions against regional and transnational terrorism. The analyst produces all-source intelligence products for senior defense officials and Combatant Commands, supports the TIDE watchlist, the POW/MIA cell and 24/7 threat assessments, and works on the first shift (8 hours per day).

Key responsibilities

• Research and analyze data, information and intelligence to produce finished all-source intelligence products, briefings and DIA-standard products for senior officials and CCMDs.
• Analyze transnational terrorist networks and activities, covering CBRN tactics, techniques and procedures, and provide warning and disruption.
• Coordinate products within DIA and with other intelligence community partners, following formatting, classification and dissemination guidelines.
• Use SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT and HUMINT data to identify terrorist networks and key actors, and drive collection to close intelligence gaps.
• Support DoD field collectors, special operations and TDY support to partner nations, and contribute to contingency and crisis planning.
• Respond to customer requests orally and in writing at strategic, operational and tactical levels, and take part in meetings and working groups.

Required profile

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• High school diploma or GED; minimum 5 years of experience, with preferred 8 years and a portion in the last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in security or intelligence studies with a focus on terrorism or transnational security threats.
• Previous counterterrorism experience in a national-level intelligence agency is highly desired.
• Understanding of the ODNI ICD 20 series (203, 206, 208) and ability to write formal assessments, graphics and briefings to DIA and ODNI standards.

Required skills

• All-source intelligence analysis and pattern-of-life and network analysis.
• Knowledge of intelligence collection disciplines, the collection management cycle and source vetting.
• Ability to use research databases such as the Global Terrorism Database and quantifiable matrices.

Compensation is listed as $100,000 to $105,000. The workplace is drug-free and employment is contingent on passing a drug screen.