Crypto Currency Senior Investigative Analyst

About the role

This position supports a federal agency in Arlington, VA through complex cryptocurrency and dark web investigations. The work is performed onsite Monday through Friday and requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance.

Analysts turn data into clear answers. They pull numbers, clean data, build dashboards, and explain what changed and why. The work supports decisions across sales, product, marketing, and operations. Strong analysts pair technical skill with business curiosity. Analysts are the bridge between data and decisions. Most analysts own recurring reports and are expected to improve them over time.

Key facts

What you'll do

Investigators follow on-chain patterns across exchanges, using techniques such as mixing and chain-jumping to track illicit flows and identify actionable leads. Open-source intelligence tools and media scrapers collect and analyze online data to build investigative intelligence and generate leads for cyber operations. Microsoft Suite organizes case materials, including diagrams, project plans, and data visualizations, to maintain clear records and support structured reporting. Analytical findings are converted into informational documents and PowerPoint presentations that present information clearly to field personnel and management for decision-making. Case requirements are clarified through direct communication with field agents to define evidence collection needs and align investigative goals with operational priorities. Court testimony is provided by experienced witnesses when investigative findings require expert presentation and judicial review.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently located in the Arlington, VA area to be considered for this role and to fulfill operational responsibilities. U.S. Secret Security Clearance is mandatory for consideration and must be maintained throughout employment. A degree is required as stated in the source qualifications to ensure foundational knowledge for the role. 6+ years of related experience supporting cryptocurrency, cybercrimes, and Dark Web operations is mandatory to demonstrate applied investigative capability.

Nice to have

Experience with blockchain investigative and forensic tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, and CipherTrace enhances efficiency in tracing complex transactions. Familiarity with open-source targeting tools, including IP targeting solutions and media scrapping tools like Pipl, supports comprehensive online data collection. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and an inquiring mind improve case analysis and judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills enable clear coordination with field agents and effective presentation of findings. The ability to leverage all available and authorized tools within the organization supports end-to-end global targeting and lead generation for cyber case support.

Skills & tools

Work focuses on cryptocurrency investigations and digital evidence analysis. The role relies on blockchain forensic platforms and open-source intelligence tools. Analytical rigor, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this work.

Practical notes

This position is an onsite role in Arlington, VA with Monday-Friday availability. citizenship or eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance is required. Typical interview steps

Analyst interviews often include a SQL or spreadsheet exercise, a case question, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to analyze a dataset, define a metric, or estimate an outcome. Presenting findings clearly is tested as often as the analysis itself. Interviewers often test speed and clarity with a timed exercise. Explaining what the numbers mean, not just what they are, is the differentiator.

Good to know

Work in this role focuses on cryptocurrency investigations and digital evidence analysis. The position relies on blockchain forensic platforms and open-source intelligence tools. Analytical rigor, communication skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this work.

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