Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking financial exploitation analysts to support a client’s analytical requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Successful candidates will work well in a team environment and will be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization. The positions require prior experience with analyzing financial data and familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives.

Job Description: Conduct intelligence research and all-source analysis of data in order to provide finished intelligence products, briefings, assessments on threat financiers, facilitators, and financial operations and networks associated with terrorism, insurgency, proliferation, and nation state adversaries. Map and perform analysis of financial data from formal banking system, financial reports, and informal systems for moving money. Extract and fuse transactional data from all sources to provide value-added analysis and products to support operations and policymakers.

• Understanding blockchains and how they work
  • Mathematics
  • Merkle trees
  • Distributed verses centralized cryptocurrencies
  • Cryptocurrency mining and how it works
  • Role of Cryptocurrency mining
  • Proof of work vice proof of stake
  • Public key cryptography

Cryptocurrency wallets

• How cryptocurrency wallets work
• Types of wallets; Web, Cold, Hardware, Custodial
• How wallets are created
• Private keys versus public key
• Mnemonics
• Role of updates such as BIP numbers, ERC20 improvements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Technical education in information systems, computer science or Liberal Arts degrees with technical minors or work experience

• Business degrees with emphasis on Banking, Finance, FINTECH
• Certifications: Reactor Certification, MacAfee Certified Digital Currency Investigator
• Foreign Language experience in selected languages
• Work in Banking, FINTECH

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Technical education in information systems, computer science or Liberal Arts degrees with technical minors or work experience

• Business degrees with emphasis on Banking, Finance, FINTECH
• Certifications: Reactor Certification, MacAfee Certified Digital Currency Investigator
• Foreign Language experience in selected languages
• Work in Banking, FINTECH

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.