Covert Finance Operations Lead

Knowledge Management, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) seeks a Covert Financial Operations Manager in Manassas, VA to support the Department of Commerce, BIS, Office of Export Enforcement Investigative Support Unit.

You will manage the secure financial infrastructure enabling undercover operations, including covert accounts, transaction monitoring, policy, reporting, audit readiness, and field support. Requirements include a minimum of five years in undercover, covert, or sensitive operations, familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience supporting undercover, covert, or sensitive operations in government, law enforcement, intelligence, or a regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with non-attributable or alias-based financial instruments and accounts.
• Experience in compartmented or need-to-know operational structures.
• Background in forensic accounting or financial investigations.
• Strong judgment balancing operational flexibility with compliance and accountability.
• CPA/CFE/CIA or comparable credential is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and reconcile undercover bank accounts in accordance with laws and internal controls.
• Monitor account activity to identify anomalies and prevent misuse.
• Maintain secure and confidential financial records.
• Coordinate with financial institutions while preserving operational security.
• Draft, update, and implement policies for undercover financial operations.
• Provide risk-mitigation guidance for covert financial activities.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and briefings for authorized stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and transaction traceability.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews as required.
• Use ERP, financial-tracking platforms, and QuickBooks or comparable tools.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and automation.
• Assist field agents with financial records and data analysis.

Skills

Undercover ops

Forensic accounting

Operational security

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPA

CFE

CIA

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Financial-tracking software

Job description

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) seeks a Covert Financial Operations Manager in Manassas, VA to support the Department of Commerce, BIS, Office of Export Enforcement Investigative Support Unit.

You will manage the secure financial infrastructure enabling undercover operations, including covert accounts, transaction monitoring, policy, reporting, audit readiness, and field support. Requirements include a minimum of five years in undercover, covert, or sensitive operations, familiarity with