HSI Data Subject Matter Expert

Unissant; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant, Inc. seeks an HSI Data Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Homeland Security Investigations and the National Targeting Center–Investigations.

The ideal candidate blends deep knowledge of financial investigations and trade-based money laundering with advanced analytics to generate actionable leads for identifying high-priority threats. The role emphasizes data fusion across law enforcement systems, producing clear lead packages, and collaborating with field offices and task forces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in financial investigations, TBML, illicit finance, or related law-enforcement environments.
• Experience with investigative case management systems or law enforcement databases in federal settings.
• Strong analytical skills in pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and trend analysis using large, multi-source datasets.
• Proven ability to produce written analytical products and briefings for operational decisions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional investigative, analytic, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform data fusion across investigative systems to identify trends and high-risk entities.
• Convert analytical findings into clear, actionable lead packages for field offices and task forces.
• Conduct deconfliction of investigative data to avoid overlap.
• Provide SME insights on enforcement programs, workflows, and best practices to stakeholders.
• Integrate law enforcement and intelligence data to map networks and highlight facilitators of trafficking and financial crime.
• Collaborate with agents and analysts to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Financial investigations

Trade-based money laundering

Analytical skills

Written analytical products

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's preferred

Job description

Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent, excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com .

We are seeking a HSI Data Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team and support our client. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of financial investigations and trade-based money laundering with advanced analytical skills, enabling Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Targeting Center–Investigations (NTC-I) to identify high-priority threats and generate actionable leads against Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform data fusion across HSI investigative and law enforcement systems to identify trends, patterns, and high-risk entities.
• Convert analytical findings into clear, actionable lead packages that support HSI field offices, HSTFs, and operational targeting priorities.
• Conduct deconfliction of investigative data, ensuring analytic integrity and avoiding investigative overlap.
• Provide subject matter expertise on enforcement programs, workflows, and investigative best practices to analytic and operational stakeholders.
• Integrate law enforcement and intelligence data to map networks, discern relationships, and highlight key facilitators of trafficking, smuggling, and money-laundering activities.
• Collaborate directly with HSI Special Agents, analysts, and task force partners to translate complex data into operationally useful recommendations.

Work Experience and Job Skills

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in financial investigations, trade-based money laundering, illicit finance, or related law-enforcement/investigative environments.
• Proven experience working with investigative case management systems, law enforcement databases, or similar tools in a federal or law-enforcement setting.
• Strong analytical skills in pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and trend analysis using large, multi-source datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to produce written analytical products and briefings that drive operational decisions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional investigative, analytic, and operational teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with time-sensitive priorities and shifting requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field of study.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's in Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related field) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Relevant professional certifications in financial crimes, anti-money laundering, intelligence analysis, or data analytics are preferred (e.g., CFE, CAMS, intelligence analysis certificates).

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and objective analytical products in a highly confidential, law-enforcement environment.

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance is required.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required to support coordination with field offices or task force partners.
• Mainly a routine office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)