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INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network · Posted 15 days ago

Hybrid Vienna, VA $144K – $187K Apply by Sep 11, 2026 Intelligence INFJINTJINTPISTJ
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About the Role

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

What You'll Do

  • This position is located in our FinCEN Analytical Hub .
  • As an INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, you will: Conduct large-scale analysis of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data using data analysis tools, quantitative methods, and statistics to identify potential illicit financial activity.
  • Provide technical expert advice and recommendations on the scope of threats to the US financial system, the complex issues involved, potential options for mitigating such issues, and the appropriate management of interagency equities.
  • Represent the interest of FinCEN while serving on interagency committees, attending and speaking at conferences, and leading interagency working groups.
  • Manage analytic teams on an ad-hoc basis and coordinates the development of intelligence products.
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Requirements

  • Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV, Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
  • Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation.
  • Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  • Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria.
  • All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives.
  • Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.
  • The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
  • Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • Must be U.S.
  • Citizen or U.S.
  • All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws.
  • A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official job duties.

Benefits

  • FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, 11 paid holidays, financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, fitness center reimbursement, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, and eligibility for performance awards.
  • FinCEN also offers attractive health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, and the employees' health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars.
  • Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 04ffb79e-688c-4591-afd7-c56a89b61ce6

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