Cryptocurrency Subject Matter Expert

Ruchman and Associates, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. seeks a Crypto SME to support the DEA Diversion Control Division by analyzing complex financial and business records related to illicit cryptocurrency activity and drug diversion enforcement.

You will develop investigative leads, prepare reports, and provide testimony as needed, collaborating with federal investigators. The role requires 5+ years in blockchain analytics, proficiency with major tools, and a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency investigations.
• Experience supporting criminal or regulatory investigations involving digital assets.
• Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, CipherTrace).
• Knowledge of drug diversion enforcement and illicit finance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blockchain forensic analysis to trace illicit cryptocurrency activity.
• Develop investigative leads via cryptocurrency wallet clustering, mixing analysis, and darknet monitoring.
• Prepare written reports, exhibits, and expert testimony when required.
• Integrate cryptocurrency evidence into financial case files and provide training and technical assistance to DEA personnel.

Skills

Blockchain analysis

Cryptocurrency investigations

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

CipherTrace

Job description

Description

Cryptocurrency Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Control Division, a federal law enforcement agency, in the analysis of complex financial and business records to support federal diversion related investigations, prosecutions, and the seizure and forfeiture of illegally derived property.

Functional Responsibilities

Conduct blockchain forensic analysis to trace illicit cryptocurrency activity. Support financial investigations linked to Chinese marijuana farmland, pill presses, and chemical diversion. The SME will develop investigative leads through cryptocurrency wallet clustering, mixing analysis, and darknet monitoring. The SME will work with SFI’s and FI’s to integrate cryptocurrency evidence into financial case files and provide training and technical assistance to DEA personnel. The SME will prepare written reports, exhibits, and expert testimony when required. The SME will trace cryptocurrency transactions linked to SORs and diversion schemes; assist in pill press and chemical diversion cases, involving virtual currency. The SME will develop investigative leads by leveraging blockchain analytics tools.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field supporting financial or cyber investigations as determined by DEA.

General Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency investigations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting criminal or regulatory investigations involving digital assets.
• Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, CipherTrace).
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug diversion enforcement and illicit finance techniques.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Prior experience with law enforcement or Government agencies is preferred.
• Skilled and capable in oral and written communications
• Security clearance required
• US Citizenship

RAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment based on age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. RAI participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. RAI. will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.