Financial Crimes Analyst (Junior)

About This Role

This junior-level role supports the Research and Analysis Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in combating financial crimes such as terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and complex money laundering. The analyst will research and analyze complex intelligence and all-source information to identify individuals and entities involved in illicit activity and their support networks.

Responsibilities

• Uncover and document hidden relationships between target individuals and entities
• Create reports synthesizing all-source intelligence and information pertaining to specific individuals and entities suspected of providing financial or other support
• Research new and evolving illicit finance methodologies and anti-money laundering regimes in targeted jurisdictions
• Create authoritative reports providing new insights which allow financial actions against high priority targets
• Apply process improvement and reengineering methodologies and principles to conduct process modernization projects
• Demonstrate expertise in industry best practices and specific knowledge and experience in developing and applying reengineering methodologies to support development and implementation of operational policies and strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in strategic and/or tactical investigative support work
• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
• Experience with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources
• Experience with open-source research and analysis
• Ability to write high-quality intelligence products (typical of the intelligence community) and briefings for a senior-level audience
• Experience in identifying financial crimes, such as, but not limited to, terrorism, money laundering, business e-mail compromise, and fraud
• Valid/active Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance)

Nice to have:

• Experience with Clear
• Experience with Dun & Bradstreet
• Experience with i2 Analyst's Notebook
• Experience with LexisNexis

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Important Details

• Application deadline: 22 September 2026 - Until Filled

About the Company

Amentum is seeking an Intelligence Research Analyst to support the Research and Analysis Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).