Covert Financial Operations Lead (TS/SCI)

Knowledge Management, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking a Covert Financial Operations Manager in Manassas, VA to lead secure financial infrastructure for undercover operations, manage covert accounts, monitor transactions, and ensure policy compliance while maintaining operational security.

The role supports the Bureau of Industry and Security investigations, requires TS/SCI clearance, five years of relevant experience, and familiarity with ERP and QuickBooks tools to enable audit-ready reporting and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in undercover, covert, or sensitive operations in government or regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with non-attributable or alias-based financial instruments and accounts.
• Experience working in compartmented or need-to-know operational structures.
• Background in forensic accounting or financial investigations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Undercover ops

Forensic accounting

Financial investigations

Risk assessment

Need-to-know operations

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial-tracking platforms

QuickBooks or equivalent

Job description

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking a Covert Financial Operations Manager in Manassas, VA to lead secure financial infrastructure for undercover operations, manage covert accounts, monitor transactions, and ensure policy compliance while maintaining operational security.

The role supports the Bureau of Industry and Security investigations, requires TS/SCI clearance, five years of relevant experience, and familiarity with ERP and QuickBooks tools to enable audit-ready reporting and