Research Analyst Team Lead

About the role

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 seeking an experienced Research Analyst Team Lead to support the FBI’s Enterprise Vetting Center (EVC). The Research Analyst Team Lead will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and quality oversight to a team of research analysts performing critical vetting and analytical activities in support of the FBI’s mission. This position combines hands-on research and analytical expertise with team leadership and mentorship. The Team Lead will review and validate the work of junior analysts, ensure the accuracy and completeness of research findings and reports, help resolve complex analytical issues, and promote consistent adherence to established procedures, quality standards, and production requirements. The ideal candidate is an experienced research analyst and proven team leader who can effectively manage high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy, quality, timeliness, and confidentiality. The Team Lead will serve as a resource for analysts, helping them navigate complex research challenges and develop the skills necessary to successfully perform their mission.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of Research Analysts supporting FBI EVC operations.
• Review and validate analyst work products, research findings, reports, and conclusions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
• Conduct and support derogatory information assessments, background research, and personnel vetting activities.
• Manage and prioritize complex, high-volume workloads while ensuring team