Crypto Intelligence Analyst (Top Secret)
Crypto Intelligence Analyst (Top Secret) Location: Hybrid in Sterling, VA w/telework available Ninja Analytics is looking for a Crypto Intelligence Analyst to join our team on a project that is currently funded. The Crypto Intelligence Analyst is responsible for conducting advanced blockchain investigations, analyzing financial and BSA/AML data, and producing actionable intelligence in support of federal law enforcement, regulatory, and compliance missions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cryptocurrency tracing, open-source intelligence, and complex financial crime analysis, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative investigative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed blockchain analysis to identify illicit activity, map transaction flows, and support criminal, regulatory, or national security investigations.
- Analyze BSA/AML data, suspicious activity patterns, and transactional anomalies to assess risk and develop investigative leads.
- Produce written intelligence reports, investigative summaries, link charts, and briefings for government, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders.
- Support federal, state, or local law enforcement partners with research, data analysis, lead generation, and investigative case support.
- Utilize Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and other blockchain analytics tools to conduct in-depth tracing and attribution analysis.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams while also managing independent analytical tasks with minimal oversight.
- Prepare and deliver briefings to government and internal leadership.
- Maintain awareness of evolving crypto-related threats, typologies, fraud schemes, and regulatory developments.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; additional years of relevant investigative, intelligence, or financial crime analysis experience may substitute for a degree.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience analyzing BSA data
- 3 to 5 years of experience in crypto analysis
- 3 to 5 years of experience in OSINT analysis
- 3 to 5 years of experience in law enforcement support
- Proficiency with Chainalysis and TRM tracing suites
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite
- Proficiency in i2 Analyst Notebook
- Experience in team and independent workflows
Desired Qualifications
- ACAM or CFE Certified
- Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CFC)- Chainalysis
- Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)- Chainalysis
- Chainalysis Investigation Specialist Certification (CISC)- Chainalysis
- Chainalysis Ethereum Investigations Certification (CEIC)- Chainalysis
- Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CFC)- TRM Labs
- Certified Investigator (CI)d- TRM Labs
- Advanced Crypto Investigator (ACI)- TRM Labs
Security Clearance: Selected applicants must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Department Information Technology Locations Leesburg Remote status Hybrid Apply To this Job