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Source Specialist Security Clearance
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, USA
Listed on 2026-01-28
Listing for:
Amentum
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
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Security
Cybersecurity, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress.
Our commitment s are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The Homeland Group is looking for multiple TS SCI-cleared, experienced Open Source Collectors to support our US Government Customer for daytime, swing, and nighttime shifts. The analyst will be responsible for conducting open source research and collection as well as write raw intelligence reports on threats in DHS mission areas including counter-terrorism, domestic terrorism, cyber, critical infrastructure, transnational organized crime, border security, and transportation security.
Open Source Collectors will:
* Apply curiosity, methodology, and persistence to find and report on answers to intelligence questions in a fast tempo environment
* Compose draft intelligence reports adhering to client's style guide
* Perform duties on-site with client at Department of Homeland Security's Headquarters element
* Leverage language ability, cultural knowledge, and context in research activities when applicable
* The Open Source Collector position supports 24/7 operations and will work a shift based schedule that can include weekend and holiday hours. Candidates should have the ability to work rotating or fixed schedules as needed by the client.
Qualifications:
* BS/BA degree at a minimum; degrees in international affairs, national security, and history are a plus
* Intelligence Community experience preferred.
* 6+ years' experience providing open source research and collection support
* Strong foreign language skills preferred, but not required.
* Strong oral and written communication skills in English
* Experience using a variety of research methods and an ability to identify emerging trends or important developments
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI US Government Clearance required.
Note:
US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
* Ability to pass DHS Suitability Check Work Environment:
* This position is performed in a traditional office environment. Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compensation:
The annual starting salary for this position is between $90,000-$105,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits:
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, PTO, and parental leave. Compensation Details:
$90,000-$105,000 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…
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