Junior Intelligence Financial Analyst

INTECON, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Intelligence Financial Analyst to join their team in Washington, D.C. This role involves conducting in-depth financial intelligence analysis to support the FBI's Counterterrorism Division. The ideal candidate will engage in targeted financial analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and the preparation of classified intelligence reports. With a focus on national security, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to disrupting illicit financial activities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and inclusivity while making a significant impact on national security efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Health Plans

Company-paid Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a Top Secret (TS)/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 2+ years in financial intelligence operations and tradecraft.
• Proficiency in financial crime investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and social network analysis.
• Support financial intelligence operations and analyze suspicious transactions.
• Prepare intelligence reports and classified financial products.

Skills

Financial Intelligence Analysis

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Cryptocurrency Tracing

Social Network Analysis

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Communication Skills

Pattern Recognition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Chainalysis Reactor

Dunn & Bradstreet

Accurint

Lexis Nexis

Sayari

Clear

i2 Analyst’s Notebook

Palantir

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview:

Location: Primarily on-site at Liberty Crossing 1 (McLean, VA) and J. Edgar Hoover Building (Washington, D.C.)

Job Type: Full-Time

Annual Salary Range: $40 to $65 per hour

Job Posting Estimated Close Date: 2/20/2025

Security Clearance: Must possess a Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph

INTECON, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Junior Intelligence Financial Analyst to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism Division (CTD) in financial intelligence analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth targeted financial analysis, social network analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and intelligence support operations that contribute to disrupting illicit financial activities posing national security threats.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Junior Intelligence Financial Analyst will:

• Apply knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations, including the exploitation of banking record returns and BSA documents.
• Support financial intelligence (FININT) operations and tradecraft, analyzing illicit financial activities and identifying suspicious transactions.
• Conduct research and analysis using public/open-source databases, such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Accurint, Lexis Nexis, Sayari, and Clear, to identify financial networks and corporate ownership structures.
• Analyze open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media exploitation to track financial crime patterns and emerging threats in the digital space.
• Perform cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis using tools like Chainalysis Reactor to detect illicit transactions and digital financial movements.
• Investigate international and domestic law enforcement interdictions, including illicit financial facilitators, weapons trafficking, and bulk cash smuggling.
• Assist in the preparation of intelligence reports, targeting packages, and classified financial products that align with ODNI tradecraft standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Experience:

• U.S. Citizen with Top Secret (TS)/SCI clearance and Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph (valid for at least 6 months at the time of submission).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial intelligence (FININT) operations and tradecraft.
• Experience developing and writing actionable intelligence leads and/or classified intelligence products for the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) in accordance with ODNI tradecraft standards.
• Proficiency in financial crime investigation techniques, including identification of illicit money flows, fraud detection, and sanctions evasion analysis.
• Experience using investigative databases and analytical tools, such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Accurint, Lexis Nexis, Clear, and Sayari, for corporate mapping and financial analysis.
• Experience with cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain forensics, including hands-on use of Chainalysis Reactor and other digital asset tracing tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide expert intelligence briefings and technical reports to stakeholders.

Required experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:

• Targeting analysis and development of targeting packages.
• Source identification, validation, and intelligence collection management.
• Strategic and tactical financial intelligence analysis.
• Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) analysis for financial crime mapping.
• Investigative techniques in financial fraud, terrorist financing, or trade-based money laundering.

Additional Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience researching and analyzing open-source intelligence (OSINT), including social media exploitation and digital financial networks.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in financial data analysis, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection in domestic and international financial systems.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience analyzing illicit financial facilitators, including networks involved in weapons trafficking and bulk cash smuggling.
• Knowledge of IC resources and experience in acquiring intelligence from classified sources to validate and corroborate financial intelligence findings.

Preferred certifications:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
• Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)

Proficiency in:

• Financial intelligence software and analytical tools (Chainalysis Reactor, Sayari, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Palantir)
• Classified intelligence databases and law enforcement information-sharing systems
• Open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools for financial analysis
• Advanced data visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
• Social media exploitation and digital forensic tools
• Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance software and regulatory frameworks

Specialized Training in:

• Illicit finance investigations and financial crime analysis
• Terrorist financing and money laundering risk assessments
• Cryptocurrency tracing and forensic accounting
• Federal law enforcement and intelligence agency methodologies

Security Clearance:

Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) coverage.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.
• Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About INTECON:

INTECON (Integrity Consulting), founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspetto, Inc. Aspetto is a leading product and technology firm known for its strategic enterprise life-cycle support. With expertise in the acquisition, design, deployment, and sustainment of Federal and DoD tech and tactical systems, Aspetto has made a significant impact since its inception in 2008.

As an 8(a), HUBZone, and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and a three-time INC.5000 awardee, Aspetto offers an impressive range of capabilities, including Enterprise IT & Cloud-Based Technologies, Software Development & Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Intelligence & Professional Services, Logistics, and Tactical Equipment. Together, Aspetto and INTECON strive to drive innovation, preserve quality standards, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our nation's security. Our client-centric approach prioritizes innovative, responsive solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

INTECON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We firmly uphold the principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, eligible veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.