*Anticipated future opportunity upon contract award* (Estimated start of September 2026)

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Working Team Lead/Project Manager to direct and manage a team of data scientists, Investigative Analysts, and Enforcement Support staff, while also performing hands-on investigative and analytical work to support the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This position will involve overseeing daily team operations, managing contractor performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytical support to FinCEN's mission to combat financial crimes. The selected candidate will play a critical role in supporting the investigation and analysis of violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and 31 C.F.R. Chapter X, with a focus on identifying and addressing illicit financial activities such as money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and cyber-enabled crimes. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader with extensive investigative experience and a passion for safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. and global financial systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day oversight of contractor team operations, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
• Serve as the primary Contractor interface with key stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Alternate COR (ACOR), FinCEN Program Manager, and Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) management on matters of contract performance.
• Manage contractor workforce, including resource allocation, staffing, workload distribution, schedule coordination, and quality control, while advising on strategies to mitigate vacancies, potential turnover, and workforce continuity risks.
• Conduct quality reviews of work performed by team members, ensuring all work products are accurate, complete, clear, consistent, timely, and compliant with PWS and contractual standards.
• Oversee contractor participation in status, workload management, and enforcement support meetings on behalf of the Government to ensure priorities are understood and progress is communicated.
• Initiate and lead efforts to ensure the team delivers superior service and resolves performance issues effectively and in a timely manner.

Hands-On Analytical & Investigative Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced investigative analysis and enforcement support activities by analyzing large datasets, financial documentation, and BSA reports using advanced methods and tools.
• Identify, retrieve, and evaluate BSA data, intelligence, open-source information, confidential supervisory records, and law enforcement information to support investigations into violations of the BSA and 31 C.F.R. Chapter X, including money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and complex financial misconduct cases.
• Assist FinCEN staff in identifying the scale, scope, and severity of BSA violations and associated misconduct, including document review and evidence synthesis relating to financial institutions and personnel suspected of non-compliance or participation in illicit activity.
• Collaborate with FinCEN staff to review records such as banking activities, BSA compliance programs, transaction histories (e.g., blockchain transactions, correspondent accounts, Fedwire, Clearinghouse data), and financial products or account structures used in suspicious or illicit activities.
• Review voluminous document sets, including policies, procedures, internal communications, investigative transcripts, transaction records, and other BSA compliance materials, while assisting in building complete and comprehensive analytical reviews of administrative records.
• Prepare draft analyses, memoranda, summaries, recommendations, and other reports for legal, administrative, regulatory, enforcement, or judicial purposes, ensuring work products are well-constructed and require minimal editing.
• Participate in the drafting, editing, and updating of enforcement-related documentation in response to Government comments, new findings, or process developments.

Specialized Enforcement & Data Analysis Support

• Coordinate with FinCEN staff in examining the activities of regulated financial institutions, money services businesses, broker-dealers, casinos, and other entities to identify violations tied to illicit finance.

• Utilize investigative tools provided by FinCEN, including but not limited to:
• BSA Search, a web-based application for querying, filtering, and analyzing BSA data.
• Transaction Grid Search and i2 Analyst Notebook, tools for visual link and transactional analysis.
• Classified Cloud BSA, an integrated set of secure tools for intelligence-driven data analysis.
• Support FinCEN's whistleblower program by assisting in the evaluation, organization, and analysis of submitted information.
• Prepare materials to assist FinCEN in engaging with internal and external stakeholders, clearly articulating analytical conclusions and courses of action in support of parallel law enforcement or regulatory agency matters.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in conducting or managing:

• Forensic financial investigations, civil enforcement actions, regulatory investigations, compliance reviews, intelligence analysis, or similar activities.
• Direct experience managing contractor staff, resources, schedules, and performance in accordance with Performance Work Statements (PWS) or similar operational scopes.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, such as Criminal Justice, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Intelligence Studies.

Active Top Secret Clearance

Technical and Investigative Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency in:

• The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its implementing regulations (31 C.F.R. Chapter X).
• The financial industry, including a deep understanding of financial products and services.
• Conducting or responding to Government, regulatory, or law enforcement investigations.
• Investigative techniques for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing evidence from data sources including open-source, law enforcement, confidential supervisory, financial, and intelligence information.
• Capturing and analyzing illicit finance threats, trends, typologies, and related enforcement risk factors.

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Proficiency in managing contractor workforce activities, including recruitment, workload distribution, performance management, and meeting coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholders, including Government personnel, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement organizations.
• Strong skills in leadership, organizational management, coaching, and team building.

Soft Skills and Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing reports and summaries that require minimal editing and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, time management, and facilitation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a highly dynamic work environment.

Technology and Analysis Expertise:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with FinCEN-enabling technologies, such as:
• BSA Search and Transaction Grid Search.
• i2 Analyst Notebook and FinLab.
• Classified Cloud BSA systems for advanced analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis of large commercial and financial data sets, including the use of financial transaction systems and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields, such as Criminal Justice, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Intelligence Studies.

• Relevant certifications, such as:

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
• Specialized knowledge of blockchain payments, correspondent banking activities, Fedwire data, or similar financial systems.
• Experience supporting investigations requiring voluminous document review and administrative evidence compilation for regulatory or enforcement purposes.
• Proven history of effective collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and regulatory organizations.

Compensation Details:
Anticipated Range $135,000 - $150,000 Annually

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.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
07/24/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.