Cryptocurrency Investigator

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

9d•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Conduct cryptocurrency tracing using a variety of blockchain tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, CipherTrace, Elementus, etc.) to evaluate transaction data and unravel interconnections between wallets and real-world identities. Support and oversight investigations by identifying flow of funds, unique transaction patterns, interrelationships between transfers, and ultimately links between individuals and digital assets. Assist in the preparation and administration of training for clients that will increase awareness of digital asset use for illicit purposes as well as ensure a baseline understanding of crypto crimes and associated red flags. Prepare client communications, both written and oral, for senior level review.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree
THREE (3) years of cybercrime and/or cryptocurrency experience.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of Cryptocurrency analysis, Blockchain analytics, Open Internet, including social media, Deep and Dark Web intelligence gathering and analysis, data analytics, and electronic evidence analysis related to cybercrime and cryptocurrency investigations.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of criminal activity, such as general and complex financial crimes, civil and criminal forfeitures, domestic and transnational organized crime, white collar crime, money laundering, drug trafficking offenses, illicit trade finance, and cyber-enabled financial crimes.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in blockchain analytics tools
Experience with government agencies and law enforcement
Demonstrate specialized knowledge of task forces and financial investigative groups that target financial criminal activities.
Demonstrate specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and subject matter analysis applied to federal investigations, plus skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing large amounts of raw data from various criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases.
Apply specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, and subject matter analysis to financial and investigative data.
Possess skills in researching, extracting, and correlating large amounts of raw data from various sources resulting in reports and data visualizations.

Responsibilities

Conduct cryptocurrency tracing using a variety of blockchain tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, CipherTrace, Elementus, etc.) to evaluate transaction data and unravel interconnections between wallets and real-world identities.
Support and oversight investigations by identifying flow of funds, unique transaction patterns, interrelationships between transfers, and ultimately links between individuals and digital assets.
Assist in the preparation and administration of training for clients that will increase awareness of digital asset use for illicit purposes as well as ensure a baseline understanding of crypto crimes and associated red flags.
Prepare client communications, both written and oral, for senior level review.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend