Financial Intel Analyst Senior

Saic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is hiring a Financial Intel Analyst in Arlington, VA. The role involves analyzing cryptocurrency and financial intelligence to support national security objectives. The successful candidate will produce actionable intelligence reports and collaborate with the intelligence community.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Top-Secret SCI clearance, and 6+ years of experience in analytical fields. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of military operations are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top‑Secret SCI clearance.
• Experience in the US intelligence community, military, or law enforcement.
• 6+ years of specialized experience in financial intelligence or cryptocurrency.

Responsibilities

• Support national security objectives with financial intelligence analysis.
• Map illicit networks and analyze adversary tactics.
• Produce actionable intelligence reports on cryptocurrency threats.

Skills

Analytical and financial intelligence

Cryptocurrency knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in an analytical or financial field

Tools

All-source intelligence systems

Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) tools

Job description

Description

Join the SAIC team as a Financial Intel Analyst with in-depth expertise in financial intelligence and cryptocurrency for projects supporting national security objectives. While supporting a team of diverse analytical and technical team members, this financial intelligence analyst will serve as a subject matter expert and will collaborate with partners across the intelligence community. Duties performed in an office setting, with travel required throughout the DC-metro area and occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Daily duties may include:

• Use of all-source intelligence systems and tools.
• Demonstrated use of strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Mapping illicit networks.
• Analyzing adversary tactics.
• Using cryptocurrency operational knowledge, support, and hands‑on experience.
• Producing and disseminating actionable intelligence reports and briefings on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and money laundering typologies within cryptocurrency arena.
• Managing and using cryptocurrency and other financial mechanisms while applying and managing best practices for analytical projects.
• Conducting in‑depth analysis of on‑chain and off‑chain data to map and expose illicit financial networks and cryptocurrency transactions, attributing activity to entities of interest.
• Maintaining best practices for digital and financial identity management and operational security in support of national security objectives.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top‑Secret SCI clearance; and pass a CI polygraph (PR within 5 years).
• Experience working within the US intelligence community, military, and/or law enforcement organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical and/or financial related field and 6+ years of specialized technical targeting experience using financial intelligence or
• 6+ years of specialized technical targeting and cryptocurrency experience with appropriate military and civilian training within this discipline area.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing current analytical and financial tools.
• Experience using Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) tools and techniques to include use of misattributed systems.
• Experience conducting online financial investigations in and outside the U.S.
• Experience creating written reports that demonstrate accurate and succinct writing skills highlighting key findings and an overview of processes used to perform collection and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of military operations, terminology, and structure.
• Answer high‑priority, time‑sensitive customer requirements demanding critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.

Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience

• Formal coursework or instruction in All Source Intelligence techniques, technologies, tools, and trends with specialization in financial intelligence.
• Awareness and experience in CI/HUMINT operations.
• Formal certifications, coursework or instruction in analytical and financial intelligence technologies, tools, trends and mitigation techniques from military, intelligence community, and/or law enforcement organizations.
• Completion of an accredited military or intelligence targeting officer pipeline.
• 6+ years of specialized technical targeting experience providing direct financial and cryptocurrency analysis support to CI/HUMINT operations.
• Experience develop and providing written technical threat assessments; preparing tailored reports based on customer requirements, providing briefings to educate and train personnel, and assisting in the development of operational frameworks and structured guidance to safeguard sensitive activities.