Senior Political Analyst

Job description

Amentum is seeking a seasoned tradecraft analyst to serve as a full contributing member of the customer’s Political Influence team in the Dulles, VA area. This position is functional analytic role focused on the intersection of foreign influence operations, asymmetric warfare, and political disruption across a shifting global threat landscape . This position is not regionally aligned. It is not a developmental seat, a regional desk seat in disguise, or a position for an analyst seeking to break into the influence portfolio. Candidates whose experience is primarily country-focused, or who require structured ramp-up support, will not be a fit. Work Schedule: Full-time, 9AM to 5PM, Mondays – Fridays, 40 hours/week Essential Responsibilities: The analyst will follow threats across geographies, identify cross-cutting actor tradecraft, and bring functional depth that complements regional teammates rather than duplicating them. The analyst will: - produce written and oral assessments on foreign influence campaigns, asymmetric and gray-zone activity, and adversary efforts to disrupt political processes and institutional cohesion. - track adversary tradecraft, narratives, and infrastructure...