Technical SETA SME - Financial Intelligence

Job Family:Subject Matter Experts - Professional (SMP)Travel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You Will Do: The Technical SETA will provide analytical, economic‑security, and research‑support expertise across the full lifecycle of government R&D programs—from concept development and source selection through execution, evaluation, transition, and closeout. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as a subject‑matter expert in geoeconomics, financial‑intelligence methodologies, and sanctions‑related analytics, supporting sponsors through briefings, workshops, interagency engagements, and technical assessments. The SETA will translate complex quantitative, regulatory, and financial‑intelligence concepts into actionable insights, enabling rigorous program design, strategic decision‑making, and high‑impact research and mission outcomes.What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraphMaster's degreeFIVE (5) or more years of work experience including, but not be limited to:Applied experience in geoeconomics, including: supply chain analysis, strategic trade flows, sanctions regimes, foreign direct investment, state backed economic coercionExpertise in financial intelligence methodologies, including: network analysis, beneficial ownership mapping, corporate registry exploitation, trade based money laundering detection, financial data fusionExperience with quantitative modeling and analytic methods relevant to economic security, including: network analysis, econometrics, statistical inference, Monte Carlo methods, machine learning for anomaly detectionDirect experience supporting CFT/AML missions across government or the national security community, with familiarity in:emerging typologies, cross border capital movement patterns, illicit finance risk assessment frameworksWorking knowledge of statutory and regulatory regimes, including: BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, export controls (ITAR/EAR), CFIUS, authorities used in economic statecraft and foreign influence mitigationStrong analytic experience integrating heterogeneous data sources, including: financial records, trade data, customs and shipping data, open source economic indicators, corporate registries and datasets, alternative/nontraditional data, anomalous pattern identification, adversarial behavior detectionUnderstanding of emerging digital assets ecosystems and architectures, including: CBDCs, stablecoins, blockchain analytics, cross border payments infrastructure, relevance for sanctions evasion and AMLBackground in scenario design, wargaming, or red team analysis, with focus on: geoeconomic competition, economic shocks, sanctions escalation, critical resource disruptionManaging multi disciplinary research or test/evaluation programsCreating program plans, WBS structures, milestone schedulesTechnical evaluation and assessment techniquesWhat Would Be Nice to Have:PhD in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related fieldExperience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transitionExperience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E teamExperience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project ManagerExperience editing scientific articles, papers, and presentations for a wide range of audiencesThe annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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