Threat Management & Insider Risk Manager

This position is US remote telework and US Citizenship is required.

About the role

The Threat Management and Insider Risk Manager oversees Amentum’s Insider Risk Program, managing insider risk-related policies and processes, assessing risk, and leading mitigative actions. The role emphasizes collaboration, analysis, and program management, aligning insider risk efforts with organizational goals while adhering to government and regulatory compliance requirements. This position requires a proactive and analytical mindset, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams to build a robust threat management and insider risk framework.

Responsibilities

• Management and enhancement of Amentum’s Insider Risk Program, including policies, procedures, and tools to safeguard sensitive information, systems, and assets.
• Build a comprehensive framework for deterring, detecting, investigating, and mitigating insider risks.
• Lead threat assessments and develop strategies to address potential risks posed by personnel with authorized access (e.g., intellectual property theft, sabotage, espionage, fraud, or unintentional data breaches).
• Assess threats or concerning communication and develop a framework to integrate assessments into broader security management.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to detect potential insider risk behaviors using appropriate tools and ensure alignment with privacy laws and ethical considerations.
• Actively participate in investigations tied to insider risks or other threats and oversee reporting protocols.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, Security) to identify behavioral concerns/trends and intervention strategies for at-risk individuals, develop incident response plans, and coordinate cross-departmental responses to incidents.
• Collaborate with government agencies, security organizations, and industry counterparts on insider risk issues.
• Design and deliver insider risk awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership on recognizing and addressing insider risk indicators and promoting a culture of vigilance.
• Collaborate with regional Government Security counterparts to ensure compliance with applicable government requirements and serve as the company’s appointed Insider Threat Program Senior Official.
• Develop metrics and reports to measure and communicate program effectiveness to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Typically 8 years of experience in security, investigations, intelligence & analysis, insider risk/threat management, or a related field with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 5+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Usually with 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating the work of others.
• Currently possess or able to obtain U.S. government security clearance.
• Familiarity with insider risk/threat management concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Experience developing and leading security or insider risk programs.
• US Citizenship is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify and mitigate threats to the company and personnel.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance requirements, particularly government regulations related to insider threat programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in understanding and applying data analytics in an insider risk/threat management framework.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate and plan for potential risks while crafting long-term solutions.
• Collaboration: Skilled at working with diverse teams to align program objectives with broader organizational goals.
• Discretion and Integrity: Trusted to handle sensitive data and investigations ethically and in confidence.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving measurable improvements in reducing risk exposure.
• Decision-Making: Strong ability to navigate complex situations and provide sound, proactive solutions.

Working Conditions

• Some travel may be required.
• Flexibility to address critical incidents that may arise outside of regular work hours.

Pay

$112,000 - $140,000 per year

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/benefits.