Technical SETA SME – Financial Intelligence

Overview In this role you will provide expert analysis and research support across government R&D programs, focusing on geoeconomics, sanctions analytics, and financial intelligence. You will translate complex concepts into actionable insights to inform program design and decision-making, working with sponsors through briefings, interagency engagements, and assessments. The role supports mission outcomes by analyzing data from multiple sources and contributing to strategic research in a multidisciplinary setting. You will engage with cross-functional teams to shape economic security outcomes and assess evolving threat landscapes. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesParental Leave and Adoption AssistanceLife InsurancePaid Holidays and Sick Time ResponsibilitiesProvide analytical, economic-security and research support across the full government R&D program lifecycleServe as SME in geoeconomics, sanctions analytics, and financial intelligenceTranslate quantitative and regulatory concepts into actionable insights for program design and decision-makingSupport sponsors through briefings, workshops, interagency engagements, and technical assessmentsContribute to high-impact research and mission outcomes through scenario design and red-team style analysesManage multidisciplinary research or test/evaluation programsCreate program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedulesApply technical evaluation and assessment techniques across projects Key requirementsActive TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph (Top Secret SCI with Polygraph)Master's degree5+ years of relevant experience including geoeconomics, financial intelligence methods, and sanctions analyticsExperience supporting CFT/AML missions and familiarity with related typologies and cross-border movementsKnowledge of regulatory regimes (BSA/AML, OFAC, ITAR/EAR, CFIUS) and economic statecraftStrong ability to integrate heterogeneous data sources (financial, trade, shipping, open data)Understanding of digital assets ecosystems (CBDCs, stablecoins, blockchain analytics)Experience in scenario design, wargaming, or red-team style analysisExperience as project lead or in multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E settingsGeoeconomicsSupply chain analysisSanctions regimesFinancial intelligence methodologiesNetwork analysisBeneficial ownership mapping