Technical SETA SME – Financial Intelligence
Core
Provide analytical, economic-security, and research-support expertise across the full lifecycle of government R&D programs, serving as a subject-matter expert in geoeconomics, financial-intelligence methodologies, and sanctions-related analytics.
Role type
Senior IC subject matter expert (geoeconomics & financial intelligence)
Builds
Actionable insights for rigorous program design, strategic decision-making, and high-impact research and mission outcomes for government sponsors.
Domain
National security, economic statecraft, financial intelligence, sanctions compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Geoeconomics analysis, financial intelligence methodologies, quantitative modeling, network analysis, econometrics, statistical inference, Monte Carlo methods, machine learning for anomaly detection, regulatory knowledge (BSA/AML, OFAC, CFIUS), data fusion, digital assets ecosystem knowledge, scenario design/wargaming
Preferred skills
PhD in STEM, Intelligence Community experience, multi-disciplinary R&D team management, project management
Technologies
Network analysis tools, financial data fusion platforms, blockchain analytics tools, econometric modeling software
Responsibilities
Translate complex quantitative and regulatory concepts into actionable insights; support sponsors through briefings, workshops, and interagency engagements; manage multi-disciplinary research or test/evaluation programs; create program plans and milestone schedules; conduct technical evaluation and assessment techniques.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight