Intelligence Analyst (Threat Finance & Data Exploitation)

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an exploiter with data analytics skills to support a client’s operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The role focuses on exploiting large‑scale databases and complex datasets to identify patterns and fuse multi‑INT data, with a strong emphasis on interpreting and analyzing financial data within the Intelligence Community’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, fuse, and analyze large‑scale transactional data from multi‑INT sources to identify patterns of financial activity associated with adversarial networks.
• Map complex financial operations, including the use of formal financial institutions and informal systems for moving money.
• Utilize data manipulation tools and programming capabilities to automate the collection and analysis of financial data, reducing manual workflows and increasing the speed of target discovery.
• Draft and deliver executive‑level intelligence products and briefings on threat finance, focusing on the nexus between financial facilitators and state‑sponsored activity.
• Act as a technical bridge between operational analysts and software development teams to translate intelligence requirements into functional data tools.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or Intelligence Studies).
• Proven experience exploiting large‑scale databases or complex datasets to conduct analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL and advanced data manipulation tools.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable intelligence for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of effective collaboration within joint working groups or interagency environments.
• Self‑motivated professional capable of managing high‑priority tasks in fast‑paced, operational environments with minimal oversight.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Baseline understanding of global finance mechanisms, including threat finance, international money transfer systems, and the role of financial institutions in state‑sponsored activity.
• Familiarity with digital currencies, cryptocurrency intelligence, and emerging financial technologies.
• Demonstrated experience using Python (or a similar language) for data manipulation, API integration, and automation.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) or supporting tactical cyber/intelligence operations.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $149,603 – $254,317. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability and life/accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards
• Additional incentives based on position level or job specifics

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Its culture is performance‑driven and values‑led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with a mission to develop breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on communities and the planet.