About this role
Job SummaryBecome part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in ALL of the following: Researching and analyzing large data sets, such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, to develop analytical findings; AND Ensuring the proper handling and sharing of sensitive information or classified information.
Major DutiesThis position is in the Research and Analysis Division, FinCEN Analytical HUB. The work is related to FinCEN and Egmont support and other information sharing processes supporting domestic and international analyses and investigations. As an Intelligence Research Specialist in the Case Management Section, you will: Develop and maintain areas of expertise of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) issues by utilizing public sources, domestic and international engagement, and other methods to stay current on AML/CFT challenges, emerging financial services/products, international economics and legal systems, and foreign policy objectives; Serve as an expert liaison between domestic stakeholders, including law enforcement, regulators, private sector financial entities, and other government customers, to build and strengthen global cooperation and AML/CFT financial intelligence reporting; Independently manage and comprehensively coordinate all of FinCEN's daily information exchange operations supporting domestic and international analyses and investigations, leading efforts to safeguard the financial system from illicit use, combat money laundering, and promote national security; Partner with law enforcement, components of FinCEN, and other agencies as appropriate to assist in high profile, priority financial investigations and facilitate time-sensitive cross-border requests for information and responses; and Interpret, implement, and explain complex financial intelligence programs, policies, regulations, and data protection standards to a diverse customer set, including the senior leadership of international, interagency, state, and local organizations. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.RequirementsSecurity Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level III, Critical Sensitive. Applicants must possess a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 level background investigation and have been awarded a Top Secret (TS) clearance. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official job duties.