Financial Intelligence Analyst – Senior Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Bonus eligibility

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Career Development

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior financial crime analyst to support investigations for U.S. Government, law enforcement, and international partners in a classified environment.

The role requires analyzing individuals, entities, and networks using BSA data, OSINT, and official sources to produce actionable intelligence, identify money laundering patterns, and inform decision-makers with clear reports and briefings.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, international affairs, finance, economics, intelligence studies, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience supporting analysis related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber enabled crime, sanctions evasion, or other complex financial crimes.
• Ability to work on site full time in the Washington, DC / Vienna, VA area in a classified environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial intelligence, AML, fraud, or other investigative analysis using BSA data and commercial, government, and open-source information sources.
• Experience working with large datasets and conducting structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to independently produce high-quality intelligence products for multiple audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks simultaneously, prioritize competing requirements, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn complex investigative frameworks and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative research and intelligence analysis in support of financial crime investigations for U.S. Government, law enforcement, and international partners.
• Analyze individuals, corporate entities, transactions, and financial networks using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, government and commercial data sources, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and law enforcement systems to develop actionable financial intelligence.
• Identify patterns, anomalies, typologies, and indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-enabled crime, sanctions evasion, and related illicit activity.
• Evaluate large and complex datasets to uncover emerging risks, financial crime trends, and relationships among individuals, entities, accounts, and transactions through network and link analysis.
• Develop clear, accurate, and insight-driven intelligence products, reports, and briefings that support operational decision-making and investigative outcomes.
• Produce strategic analysis on financial crime methodologies, networks, and evolving threat landscapes for policymakers, regulators, and law enforcement stakeholders.
• Communicate analytical findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences through written products, presentations, briefings, and visualizations.
• Ensure all analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, timely, and aligned to mission priorities.

Skills

Financial analysis

OSINT

BSA data

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

• Conduct investigative research and intelligence analysis in support of financial crime investigations for U.S. Government, law enforcement, and international partners.
• Analyze individuals, corporate entities, transactions, and financial networks using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, government and commercial data sources, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and law enforcement systems to develop actionable financial intelligence.
• Identify patterns, anomalies, and typologies, and indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-enabled crime, sanctions evasion, and related illicit activity.
• Evaluate large and complex datasets to uncover emerging risks, financial crime trends, and relationships among individuals, entities, accounts, and transactions through network and link analysis.
• Develop clear, accurate, and insight-driven intelligence products, reports, and briefings that support operational decision-making and investigative outcomes.
• Produce strategic analysis on financial crime methodologies, networks, and evolving threat landscapes for policymakers, regulators, and law enforcement stakeholders.
• Communicate analytical findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences through written products, presentations, briefings, and visualizations.
• Ensure all analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, timely, and aligned to mission priorities.

Job Family

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• Conduct investigative research and intelligence analysis in support of financial crime investigations for U.S. Government, law enforcement, and international partners.
• Analyze individuals, corporate entities, transactions, and financial networks using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, government and commercial data sources, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and law enforcement systems to develop actionable financial intelligence.
• Identify patterns, anomalies, and typologies, and indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-enabled crime, sanctions evasion, and related illicit activity.
• Evaluate large and complex datasets to uncover emerging risks, financial crime trends, and relationships among individuals, entities, accounts, and transactions through network and link analysis.
• Develop clear, accurate, and insight-driven intelligence products, reports, and briefings that support operational decision-making and investigative outcomes.
• Produce strategic analysis on financial crime methodologies, networks, and evolving threat landscapes for policymakers, regulators, and law enforcement stakeholders.
• Communicate analytical findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences through written products, presentations, briefings, and visualizations.
• Ensure all analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, timely, and aligned to mission priorities.

What You Will Need

• ACTIVE and CURRENT Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, international affairs, finance, economics, intelligence studies, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience supporting analysis related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber enabled crime, sanctions evasion, or other complex financial crimes.
• Ability to work on site full time in the Washington, DC / Vienna, VA area in a classified environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial intelligence, AML, fraud, or other investigative analysis using BSA data and commercial, government, and open-source information sources.
• Experience working with large datasets and conducting structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to independently produce high-quality intelligence products for multiple audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks simultaneously, prioritize competing requirements, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn complex investigative frameworks and authorities.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or other law enforcement, regulatory, intelligence, or national security missions.
• Experience developing and delivering training related to financial intelligence, AML, or BSA data.
• Strong familiarity with BSA derived data and financial investigative concepts.
• Exposure to foreign policy, international relations, or illicit finance issues in specific geographic portfolios (e.g., Russia/Eurasia, China/East Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Europe).

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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