Fusion Center Intelligence Analyst (OSINT)

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 commitments 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.

Amentum is soliciting applications for the position of Criminal Intelligence Analyst (Open Source Intelligence), supporting the Boston Regional Intelligence Center’s (BRIC’s) counterterrorism mission through a current contract.

Work entails supporting law enforcement investigations and a broad range of analytic priorities focused on matters pertaining to terrorism, violent extremism, and threats to life and property.

This position demands substantial attention to detail; exceptional analytical skills; strong writing, briefing and communication skills; proactive work ethic; knowledge of data analysis tools; strong information coordination skills; and the capability to collaborate in a team environment.

Strong competency navigating the Internet, to include open source/social media content providers and platforms, as well as Boston Police Department-specific tools.

This position will operate under strict legal guidelines to ensure the protection of privacy, civil rights and civil liberties of the public and all other constitutional protections.

include analyzing Internet/computer/cyber-based information sources and the contents of open-source platforms to identify threats to public safety and emerging risks to the Metro Boston region and supporting law enforcement investigations. Developing real time open-source intelligence from publicly available information sources by conducting analyses of threatening materials and/or behaviors, or information indicative to risks to public safety, that deliver actionable insights and contribute to the tactical and strategic operational needs of the BRIC. Maintain a keen understanding of computer/cyber-based criminal modus operandi, publicly available open source media, internet technologies, and modern communication and social networking environments. Adhering to a persistent analysis schedule; liaising with various units within in the Boston Police Department, as well as other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; applying qualitative/quantitative analytical techniques to interpret findings; quickly learning informal communication methods, slang, or intentionally cryptic languages; dynamically adapting work responsibilities to a diverse array of priority information needs; working independently; remaining focused under pressure; and reading and reacting quickly, accurately, and professionally within a fast-paced environment.

Must stay current with the latest open-source analytic and investigative tradecraft, methodologies, technologies, and programs relating to real time open-source analysis.

Responsible for supporting the BRIC’s use of open source/cyber analysis tools, developing innovative programming and analytical techniques to enhance open-source research and analysis, and revealing and addressing deficiencies in open source/cyber analysis capabilities.

• Strong understanding of privacy, civil rights and civil liberties issues as they pertain to the intelligence cycle within local law enforcement and an intelligence fusion center environment
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to maintain focus under pressure
• Analytic experience within a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency and/or state/major urban area fusion center
• Subject matter expertise in matters pertaining to behavioral threat assessment, various international and domestic terrorism ideologies, and violent extremism
• Strong writing and briefing skills
• Experience writing intelligence assessments for intelligence community or law enforcement consumers
• Understanding of the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative
• Experience performing tactical intelligence analysis in support of criminal investigations
• Multilingual skills – especially, multilingual reading and writing proficiency

• Education: High School Diploma / GED Minimum
• Relevant Experience: Nine (9) years’ experience with a high school diploma / GED or four (4) years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree or two (2) years’ experience with a master’s degree
• Candidates are required to pass a background check, to include a drug test, with the Boston Police Department as a condition of employment and must be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at the Top-Secret level. Please note U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top-secret clearance.

• Computer skills required: MS Office Suite skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others
• Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements
• Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality at all times
• Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers both in written and verbal communications
• Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction

This position is performed in a traditional office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write.

Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds

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.

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.

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.