Cryptocurrency Subject Matter Expert

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. • Arlington, VA

17h

About The Position

Cryptocurrency Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Control Division, a federal law enforcement agency, in the analysis of complex financial and business records to support federal diversion related investigations, prosecutions, and the seizure and forfeiture of illegally derived property.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field supporting financial or cyber investigations as determined by DEA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency investigations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting criminal or regulatory investigations involving digital assets.
• Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, CipherTrace).
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug diversion enforcement and illicit finance techniques.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Skilled and capable in oral and written communications
• Security clearance required
• US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with law enforcement or Government agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blockchain forensic analysis to trace illicit cryptocurrency activity.
• Support financial investigations linked to Chinese marijuana farmland, pill presses, and chemical diversion.
• Develop investigative leads through cryptocurrency wallet clustering, mixing analysis, and darknet monitoring.
• Work with SFI’s and FI’s to integrate cryptocurrency evidence into financial case files and provide training and technical assistance to DEA personnel.
• Prepare written reports, exhibits, and expert testimony when required.
• Trace cryptocurrency transactions linked to SORs and diversion schemes; assist in pill press and chemical diversion cases, involving virtual currency.
• Develop investigative leads by leveraging blockchain analytics tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior