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
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