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Business Analyst - Chinese Intelligence & Financial Targeting

Agile Defense, LLC
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 11, 2025
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Overview: Agile Defense is seeking a highly analytical and mission-focused Business Analyst to support a federal law enforcement agency's counterintelligence operations. This role directly supports efforts to identify and disrupt foreign influence operations, specifically targeting criminal financial activity linked to foreign actors. The Business Analyst will leverage proprietary and open-source data, financial intelligence, and deep industry knowledge to develop investigative leads and actionable targeting packages. This is a unique opportunity to support high-priority national security investigations focused on exposing and dismantling transnational criminal networks, illicit finance activity, and foreign influence threats-particularly those linked to the People's Republic of China. Candidates with strong forensic accounting, intelligence analysis, and Mandarin reading skills will thrive in this dynamic, high-impact environment. Clearance Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly upon hire Responsibilities/Duties Conduct in-depth research and analysis on government-designated targets using proprietary industry datasets, government databases, open source information, and commercial data. Expand upon known threats by uncovering new actors, links, and financial flows through forensic analysis and financial network mapping. Analyze a range of financial and digital indicators, including banking activity, shell companies, cryptocurrency, virtual currency exchanges, and social media signals. Develop and refine actionable intelligence products (e.g., targeting packages) that illuminate illicit financial activity and support criminal investigations. Apply knowledge of global financial typologies and money laundering techniques to detect complex financial crimes. Translate Mandarin-language documents and digital communications as part of intelligence analysis tasks. Collaborate with government investigators, intelligence analysts, and external SMEs to enhance understanding of relevant industries, technologies, and behavioral norms. Access and interpret foreign public records and hard-to-reach data sources that enrich the investigative picture. Present findings and recommendations through clear analytical reports and briefings, tailored for use by law enforcement and intelligence officials. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in intelligence or threat analysis. Demonstrated proficiency in reading and comprehending written Mandarin Chinese. Experience analyzing financial data, detecting illicit financial activity, or conducting forensic accounting in support of investigations. Strong communication skills, including the ability to: Compose complex analytical reports; Deliver presentations and briefings clearly; Interact as part of multi-jurisdictional investigative teams; Elicit sensitive information and build collaborative relationships across law enforcement, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders Familiarity with the intelligence lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with the federal law enforcement or other national security/law enforcement agencies. Familiarity with commercial databases (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet, LexisNexis, Clear, World-Check) and social media monitoring tools. Knowledge of foreign financial systems, offshore entities, cryptocurrency tracing, or influence operations. Prior work with transnational organized crime or China-focused counterintelligence operations. Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply for this job