Covert Financial Operations Manager

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) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.

Title: Covert Financial Operations Manager

Location: Manassas, VA (onsite)

Positions: 1

Duration: Multi-year contract

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday; core hours 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Start date: October

Security Clearance: TS/SCI clearance

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Education/Experience: Minimum of five years of experience supporting undercover, covert, or sensitive operations in government, law enforcement, intelligence, or a regulatory environment

Project Summary

The Covert Financial Operations Manager supports the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement Investigative Support Unit. The position manages the secure financial infrastructure that enables undercover operations, including covert accounts, transaction monitoring, policy, reporting, audit readiness, and support to field agents. This work strengthens OEE's ability to facilitate, track, and audit undercover investigations while preserving operational security and financial accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and reconcile undercover bank accounts in accordance with applicable 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 and standard operating procedures 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.

Minimum 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 working in compartmented or need-to-know operational structures.
• Background in forensic accounting or financial investigations.
• Strong judgment in balancing operational flexibility with compliance and accountability.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, or a comparable credential is desired.

Contract and Employment Requirements

• Primary work location is a designated government facility in the Manassas, Virginia area. Facility access approval and Department of Commerce badging are required; badging is estimated to take 14-21 days.
• Work is normally performed Monday through Friday in an eight-hour workday, with core hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays and government-directed closures.
• Travel is anticipated and must be approved in advance by the Government Task Manager or Contracting Officer's Representative. Local travel is not reimbursable as a direct charge; authorized travel is governed by applicable federal travel requirements.
• Personnel must protect classified information, Controlled Unclassified Information, government equipment, and other sensitive information; comply with need-to-know restrictions and all applicable Department security rules; and sign nondisclosure agreements when required.
• When contractor status is not otherwise apparent, personnel must identify themselves as contractors and appropriately mark contractor-produced documents and reports.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement. Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at [e-mail].