Crypto Intelligence Analyst (Top Secret)

Location: Hybrid in Sterling, VA w/telework available

Ninja Analytics is looking for a Crypto Intelligence Analyst to join our team on a project that is currently funded. The Crypto Intelligence Analyst is responsible for conducting advanced blockchain investigations, analyzing financial and BSA/AML data, and producing actionable intelligence in support of federal law enforcement, regulatory, and compliance missions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cryptocurrency tracing, open-source intelligence, and complex financial crime analysis, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative investigative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed blockchain analysis to identify illicit activity, map transaction flows, and support criminal, regulatory, or national security investigations.

• Analyze BSA/AML data, suspicious activity patterns, and transactional anomalies to assess risk and develop investigative leads.

• Produce written intelligence reports, investigative summaries, link charts, and briefings for government, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders.

• Support federal, state, or local law enforcement partners with research, data analysis, lead generation, and investigative case support.

• Utilize Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and other blockchain analytics tools to conduct in-depth tracing and attribution analysis.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams while also managing independent analytical tasks with minimal oversight.

• Prepare and deliver briefings to government and internal leadership.

• Maintain awareness of evolving crypto-related threats, typologies, fraud schemes, and regulatory developments.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional years of relevant investigative, intelligence, or financial crime analysis experience may substitute for a degree.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience analyzing BSA data

• 3 to 5 years of experience in crypto analysis

• 3 to 5 years of experience in OSINT analysis

• 3 to 5 years of experience in law enforcement support

• Proficiency with Chainalysis and TRM tracing suites

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite

• Proficiency in i2 Analyst Notebook

• Experience in team and independent workflows

Desired Qualifications

• ACAM or CFE Certified

• Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CFC)- Chainalysis

• Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)- Chainalysis

• Chainalysis Investigation Specialist Certification (CISC)- Chainalysis

• Chainalysis Ethereum Investigations Certification (CEIC)- Chainalysis

• Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CFC)- TRM Labs

• Certified Investigator (CI)d- TRM Labs

• Advanced Crypto Investigator (ACI)- TRM Labs

Security Clearance:

Selected applicants must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance