Dynamis is seeking a Junior Intelligence Research Analyst to support FinCEN's mission to combat financial crimes—including terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-crime, and complex money laundering—by researching and analyzing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data and other Government-provided data sources. Backed by Dynamis's deep bench of financial intelligence expertise, the analyst produces written financial intelligence products that support policy makers, law enforcement, regulators, and other FinCEN customers, working under the technical direction of FinCEN Program Managers.
Responsibilities:
- Research intelligence and all-source information to identify individuals and entities involved in illicit activity, along with their sources and methods of financial, material, and logistical support.
- Create reports synthesizing intelligence and all-source information on specific individuals and entities suspected of providing financial or other illicit support.
- Research illicit finance methodologies and anti-money laundering (AML) regimes in targeted jurisdictions.
- Produce financial intelligence products of varying lengths, styles, and formats, including long- and short-term research products, briefing materials, and research summaries.
- Communicate complex findings in concise, plain-language descriptions for audiences unfamiliar with the subject matter.
- Participate, in limited cases, in working meetings with FinCEN customers to gather information or present research findings
Requirements:
- Top Secret Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree required
- The ability to problem-solve in a time-constrained environment and meet schedules.1–3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education, demonstrating knowledge of the processes used to research and analyze intelligence and finance-related intelligence.
- Familiarity with financial crimes intelligence domain through self-study, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex material into short, plain-language products.
- Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills, with
- Detail-oriented work habits and the ability to adjust to changing environments, priorities, formats, and standards.
- Understanding proper contractor/government interaction protocols, including awareness that contractors do not work directly for the Government.
Preferred:
- Prior experience using FinCEN’s data
Salary range: $50,000-70,000
The salary range for this position represents the anticipated hiring range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.