Desk Officer

Amentum is seeking Desk Officers to support our Client in the Northern Virginia area. This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline. While this position may not be immediately open, we are actively gathering interest for upcoming roles and future growth. This position represents multiple openings. The position level contingent on applicant specific qualifications and experience. Applicants will be evaluated and placed in a level from 1-5 based off their experience and customer feedback after multiple assessments. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least 0-20+ years of relevant professional experience Familiarity with cable writing and classified databases, including specific targeting tools Strong briefing and writing skills as well as the ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision Regional and/or functional expertise in a geographic region of interest Initiative, creativity, technical excellence, and strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-starter who can multi-task and remain calm under pressure with the ability to work both independently and in a group Prior experience in supporting intelligence operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives Foreign field experience from at least two overseas tour or extensive overseas TDY experience Must possess a high level US Government issued clearance at the time of application. Desired Qualifications: Customer certification as a Desk Officer or Staff Operations Officer Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices Compensation Details: $100,000-$200,000 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 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase planTax-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: 03/26/2026 - 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum