Threat Finance Analyst: National Security Forensics

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Threat Finance Analyst to advance financial forensics in support of national defense objectives at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes AML, fraud detection, and cross‑agency collaboration to mitigate illicit financial activity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in forensic financial analysis with TS/SCI clearance; experience in government or intelligence settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Education: Bachelor's in forensic accounting, finance, or a related field with specialized financial forensics coursework.
• Experience: 5+ years in forensic financial analysis, AML, or fraud investigations. Government or intelligence settings valued.
• Security Clearance: Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility with Counterintelligence polygraph required.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficient with financial systems (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet) and advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or comparable data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Financial Forensics & Investigations: Conduct in-depth investigations into anomalous financial transactions with emphasis on detecting money laundering, fraud, and illicit financing.
• Inter-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with government, defense, and inter-agency partners to integrate financial forensics into strategic mission planning.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Analyze performance across departments to identify financial risk and opportunities; develop actionable mitigation recommendations.
• Strategic & Operational Analysis: Support financial planning including budget reviews, capital planning, and long-term strategies for thwarting threat finance.
• Data Reporting & Visualization: Build databases and generate dynamic visual reports; present insights to highlight vulnerabilities and track program effectiveness.
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Build robust business cases and perform due diligence to ensure high standards of financial integrity.
• Operational Engagement: Maintain proactive communication with leadership while monitoring trends and informing stakeholders when action is needed.

Skills

Financial forensics

Forensic accounting

AML

Fraud investigations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's in forensic accounting, finance, or related field

Master's in finance, forensic accounting, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Threat Finance Analyst to advance financial forensics in support of national defense objectives at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes AML, fraud detection, and cross‑agency collaboration to mitigate illicit financial activity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in forensic financial analysis with TS/SCI clearance; experience in government or intelligence settings is highly valued.