Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3
Company websiteamentum.com (Amentum, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100K to $120K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Springfield, VA
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- LocationSpringfield, VA
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (40 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Amentum is seeking a Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.
Duties include:
Document, file, update, and maintain all investigative actions in the PeopleSoft (PS) and SISPV SharePoint (SP) security system of records
Collect, research, investigate, resolve security concerns, and document findings in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) Module. Complete a Report of Investigation (ROI) not to exceed a 5% error rate and forward to the Adjudications Branch (SISPA) all relevant information received from investigated subjects for a final adjudicative determination within established Personnel Security Division (SISP) timelines.
Collaborate, coordinate, and share information with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. NGA Office of the Inspector General, Office of Counter Insider Threat, Office of Counterintelligence, Office of General Council, Human Development), and/or others as directed by SISPV leadership.
Collect and develop information from a variety of sources. Follow-up as appropriate to ensure timely action on all CEP events.
Prepare quality ROIs which are accurate, detailed, succinct and in an organized manner not to exceed a 5% error rate.
Coordinate with sources to resolve missing or discrepant information. Ensure attention to detail is thorough when resolving data sets.
Prepare all applicable filer notifications regarding SFDP to NGA filers at intervals specified by the program.
Investigate and process CE/CV cases in the timeframes designated by the SFDP Team Lead for that filing season.
Accurately access the 13 adjudicative guidelines/areas of concern in accordance with the FIS Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI), new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, and SEAD (3, 4, & 6) guidance
Required:
TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
Minimum 7-10 years of personnel security background investigation experience.
Comprehensive interview skills to detect anomalies, issue resolution follow-up, and obtaining coverage for developed information.
Clear and concise writing skills.
Positive, engaging communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills to ensure required timelines pertaining to the new Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards, current Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and Expandable Focused Investigation (EFI) requirements are met
Desired:
Certification, Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP)
Certification, General Investigator (GS1810 series)
Compensation Details:
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00The 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 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.
Original Posting:
11/05/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Source: Amentum on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 181 Public Safety & Protection roles nationwide listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $109,383 to $142,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Instructional System Design$100K to $150K
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Process Engineer$100K to $150K
Test Engineer$100K to $135K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Vetting (CV) Investigator Level 3 (this listing) | $100K - $120K |
| Ops Watch Officer | $100K - $145K |
| Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) | $100K - $150K |
| Instructional System Design | $100K - $150K |
| Process Engineer | $100K - $150K |
| Process Engineer | $100K - $150K |
| Test Engineer | $100K - $135K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US-VA-Springfield
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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