Financial Crimes Analyst (Mid)

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
 

Amentum is seeking an Intelligence Research Analyst to support the Research and Analysis Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This contract is in support of FinCEN’s work to combat financial crimes, including terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and complex money laundering schemes. The analyst would be expected to research and analyze complex intelligence and all-source information to identify individuals and entities involved in illicit activity, their sources and methods of financial, material, and logistical support. Specific details of this position's support to the effort are listed below.

• Capable of uncovering and documenting hidden relationships between target individuals and entities  
• Create reports synthesizing all-source intelligence and information pertaining to such 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 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 (that would be 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. 

 **** Ability to possess and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance is required ****

Experience with the following tools is desirable, but not required: 

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

       

Compensation Details:

$75,000 - $85,000 Annually

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/02/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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