What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Intelligence Financial Analyst position at INTECON?

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 : $60 to $85 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 Lead 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 Lead Intelligence Financial Analyst will :

Leads a team of financial analysts, providing strategic direction and oversight on complex intelligence assignments.
Applies advanced expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, and financial tradecraft to identify illicit financial activities.
Conducts detailed analysis of financial transactions, illicit networks, and high-risk entities to support counterterrorism investigations.
Utilizes classified and open-source intelligence tools, including Dunn & Bradstreet, Accurint, Lexis Nexis, Sayari, and Chainalysis Reactor, to map corporate networks and financial relationships.
Develops actionable financial intelligence leads in alignment with ODNI tradecraft standards and FBI operational protocols.
Performs cryptocurrency tracing and forensic financial analysis to detect and disrupt illicit financial facilitators.
Provides expert guidance on financial intelligence (FININT) operations, offering insights on global money laundering trends, fraud schemes, and regulatory compliance gaps.
Research international and domestic financial crimes, including sanctions evasion, bulk cash smuggling, and weapons trafficking.
Produces comprehensive classified intelligence reports, threat assessments, and strategic briefings for senior decision-makers.
Coordinates with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and financial institutions to enhance intelligence-sharing and disrupt illicit financial activities.

Qualifications : Education :

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

Experience :

U.S. Citizen

Clearance and / or polygraph shall not be within 6 months of expiration

Accounting background and anti-money laundering certification

Experience developing and writing actionable intelligence leads and / or classified intelligence products for the USIC in accordance with ODNI tradecraft standards

Experience in using a wide variety of analytical techniques used to determine and communicate trends and patterns, fill gaps in information and project events, identify anomalies, ascribe meaning to events or information from disparate sources, and develop defensible judgments and conclusions based on accepted research and analytical methodologies

Knowledge and experience in the intelligence and investigative programs' operations, procedures, techniques, and terminology of the entire IC; the proper development and presentation of information; and the proper fulfillment of related information needs and responsibilities

Knowledge of IC resources and experience in acquiring information from intelligence sources to ensure that the information developed is complete and, where possible, corroborated for accuracy

Experience in oral and written communication, providing information, expert advice, and guidance; persuading others to consider recommendations made / argue a position; and abstracting concepts and facts clearly and effectively to share with various entities of the IC

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

Providing targeting analysis and / or writing targeting packages

Source identification and development

Source validation

Strategic analysis

Tactical analysis

Intelligence collection management

Geospatial intelligence experience

One year of experience in intelligence within the last five (5) years

Additional Required Experience :

Financial analyst or finance background (forensic accountant, auditor, domestic and international payment systems, public and private sector financial transfer systems, and / or financial data exploitation)

Knowledge about anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations, including the exploitation of banking record returns and BSA documents

Minimum of three (3) years working in FININT operations and tradecraft

Minimum of three (3) years' experience with public / open-source databases, such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Accurint, Lexis Nexis, Clear, and the commercially available Sayari tool for mapping corporate networks, ownership, and common addresses

Minimum of three (3) years in the research and analysis of open source and social media exploitation, including staying current on social media platforms and digital intelligence trends

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in cryptocurrency tracing and analysis, including utilization of Chainalysis Reactor and other tracing tools

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in international and domestic law enforcement interdictions and disruptions of illicit financial facilitators, including weapons trafficking and bulk cash smuggling

Preferred certifications :

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)

Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)

Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA)

Financial Intelligence Analyst Certification (FIAC)

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.

Salary : $60 - $85

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