Join Our Talent Network – Counter Threat Finance Analyst (El Paso, TX)

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 team has secured an 8-year contract to support critical Counter-Threat Finance (CTF) operations for U.S. and allied government agencies, offering unmatched stability, purpose-driven work, and the chance to directly impact global security.

About the role

As part of this program, you’ll help identify and disrupt illicit financial networks that fund terrorism, counter-narcotics operations, organized crime, and state-based threats. Whether tracking money flows across borders, conducting deep-dive analysis on high-value targets, or briefing senior leaders, your work directly supports operational success and national defense priorities.

Note: This is not an active funded position. We are gathering resumes and screening qualified individuals for possible future openings on the Global Counter Threat Finance program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth Counter Threat Finance (CTF) and Threat Finance Intelligence (TFI) analysis to disrupt and dismantle illicit financial activities.
• Support law enforcement and Department of Defense missions targeting financial networks tied to criminal and national security threats.
• Create high-quality intelligence products including Action Plans, Target Packages, Analytical Reports, and Executive Briefings.
• Collaborate across agencies to strengthen information-sharing and provide actionable operational recommendations.
• Contribute to policy development and program initiatives that shape future strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and present insights on emerging threats and TFI data to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s/Master’s with 5+ years of experience.
• Valid/active Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to maintain this clearance.
• Background in Counter Threat Finance, Counter Narcotics, Counterterrorism, and familiarity with intelligence disciplines such as HUMINT, SIGINT, or law enforcement/regulatory investigations.
• Experience with Bank Secrecy Act reporting mechanisms (e.g., Suspicious Activity Reports).
• Proficiency using intelligence tools such as Palantir, Google Earth, Analyst Notebook, TAC, DataXplorer, or Voltron Suite.
• Strong understanding of interagency processes, intelligence oversight, and analytical methodologies.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office and data exploitation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification.

Pay

$118,000 - $125,000 (good-faith estimate at time of posting; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws).

Benefits

• 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.