Senior II Cryptocurrency Analyst

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for cryptocurrency experts with experience in either banking/financial investigation and/or relevant education in information systems or computer science, finance, or FINTECH.

The ideal candidates will be tech-savvy analysts with data processing skills who want to grow and develop by initiating analysis on unique data sets. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support the national security mission of the United States in the field of data analytics and financial exploitation. The preferred candidate will have a keen understanding of virtual currencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital assets, and/or payment service providers. The position will leverage the candidate's digital savvy and capacity for deep research and creativity to spot non-obvious targets and intelligence within a fluid and rapidly evolving market segment by applying data analytical tradecraft.

There are 2 types of people we will consider for this role.

• Candidates with strong technical skills familiar with Python and other scripting languages and have the ability to search files and folders with regex, scripts and pattern matching.

OR

• Candidates with financial investigations backgrounds will ideally have forensic accounting knowledge or experience, understand money laundering and sanctions evasion techniques and understand know-your-customer (KYC) information, customer onboarding and identify verification methods. Knowledge of anti-money laundering guidelines such as FATF and/or jurisdiction-specific guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Drive operations

Uncover leads in large data sets

Explore acquired data for intelligence

Build technical tools/processes to improve overall operational effectiveness

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Successful candidates will have relevant education and/or training such as Information Systems or Computer Science or perhaps a business degree with emphasis on Banking, Finance, or FINTECH. Certifications with tools like Reactor or TRM would be a plus.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience tracing cryptocurrency transactions, including asset flow, IP addresses and wallet software.

Candidates with experience and/or knowledge in the following areas will move to the top of the list:

Money Services

o Understanding how ACH and SWIFT messaging works

o Understanding how payment service providers work, such as Paypal or Payoneer

o Understanding how cryptocurrency is converted into fiat.

Cryptocurrency

o Understanding blockchains and how they work

• -Merkle trees
• -Centralized versus decentralized exchanges
• -Cryptocurrency mining and how it works
• -Proof of work vice proof of stake
• -Public Key cryptography
• -Role of updates such as BIP numbers, ERC20 improvements

o Cryptocurrency wallets

• -How different types of cryptocurrency wallets work, such as software, hardware, custodial, non-custodial
• -Advantages/disadvantages of each wallet type
• -Private keys versus public keys
• -Seed phrases

o Cryptocurrency transactions

• -Visibility of transactions on the blockchain
• -Role of nodes in cryptocurrency transactions
• -How fees work
• -Peer-to-Peer transactions
• -Role of Exchanges
• -Over-the-Counter (OTC) traders

o Cryptocurrency tools

• -Proficiency with commercial blockchain explorers, such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM or CipherTrace
• -Experience with open source blockchain explorers

o Cryptocurrency laundering methods

• -Mixers and bridges
• -Peel chains
• -High-risk exchanges
• -peer-to-peer trading
• -darknet markets

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.