Join Our Talent Network Law Enforcement (LE) Counter Threat Finance (CTF) Advisor (Washington, DC)

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well‑being are integral to success. Located in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents. Amentum is working with the Department of War (DoW) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to design and develop a formal certification program for Counter Threat Finance (CTF) professionals. The intended audience for the certification program are analysts from the DoW, Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), and Intelligence Community (IC) who qualify for the Threat Finance Certification Program (TFCP). Position Summary Seeking a highly experienced former Federal Law Enforcement professional to serve as the team’s Senior LEA CTF Advisor for the Threat Finance Certification Program (TFCP). The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in financial crime investigations to guide the development of a threat finance certification program for DoW CTF professionals. Concurrently, they will be responsible for building and maintaining a network of strategic partnerships across the federal law enforcement community to ensure the program’s relevance, acceptance, and integration with existing USG threat finance training efforts. This is a non‑analytical, advisory role focused on building a credential and fostering a community of practice for the next generation of CTF professionals. Key Responsibilities Certification Development & Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advisement: Provide expert guidance to the TFCP psychometrician and TFCP program manager on the core competencies, knowledge, skills, and experiences (KSEs) that define an expert CTF professional within a law enforcement context. Serve as the primary LEA SME during content development workshops, technical reviews, and psychometric standard‑setting panels (e.g., Angoff panels). Develop, review, and validate all certification content—including exam questions, references, and study materials—to ensure it is authentic, accurate, and relevant to real‑world financial investigations. Advise TFCP leadership on how to best incorporate an understanding of investigative authorities, case support, the judicial process, and financial crime typologies into the certification framework. Ensure all LEA‑related content aligns with the standards required for national accreditation by bodies such as the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Interagency Liaison & Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain a comprehensive “blue force” map of key federal law enforcement (e.g., FBI, HSI, DEA, IRS‑CI, USSS) and other interagency partners involved in countering illicit finance. Serve as the program’s primary liaison to these organizations, establishing and cultivating a network of trusted relationships with key stakeholders, training managers, and policy leaders. Identify opportunities for strategic partnership, including pathways to incorporate existing federal LEA training programs and resources into the TFCP professional development framework. Represent the TFCP at interagency forums, working groups, and conferences to promote awareness, build consensus, and solicit stakeholder feedback. Provide strategic recommendations to TFCP leadership on how to best align the certification with the operational needs and training realities of the broader USG counter‑threat finance community. Applicants must meet conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application. Must have a valid/active Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance. Are subject to an initial background investigation and periodic re‑investigation. Are subject to an initial and periodic counter‑intelligence‑scope polygraph tests. Are subject to initial and random drug testing; drug testing cannot be conducted outside the continental U.S. Required Qualifications Minimum of 10‑15 years of experience as a sworn federal law enforcement officer or agent with a primary focus on complex financial crimes, money laundering, or counter‑threat finance investigations. Demonstrated expertise in federal law enforcement authorities, investigative methodologies, and the full lifecycle of a financial case, from predication to prosecution. Extensive network of professional contacts within the U.S. federal law enforcement and interagency financial intelligence communities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to brief senior leaders and build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups. Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance. Desired Qualifications Experience as an instructor, curriculum developer, or training manager at a federal law enforcement academy or training center. Previous experience working in a joint or interagency environment, collaborating with DoD and Intelligence Community partners. Familiarity with professional certification, accreditation standards, and competency modeling. Desired Skills Additional certification, such as CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CFCS (Certified Financial Crime Specialist). Experience working in the Department of Treasury and/or FinCEN. Completed Treasury CTF training. Experience with cryptocurrency, mobile payment applications, and virtual assets. Experience working with foreign partners on CTF investigations/Operations. Experience working on dark web market investigations. Compensation Details $130,000 - $140,000. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. 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