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Cryptocurrency Investigator

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Guidehouse
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Data Security, Data Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Family

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do
  • Conduct cryptocurrency tracing using a variety of blockchain tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Cipher Trace, Elementus, etc.) to evaluate transaction data and unravel interconnections between wallets and real-world identities.
  • Support and oversight investigations by identifying flow of funds, unique transaction patterns, interrelationships between transfers, and ultimately links between individuals and digital assets.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of training for clients that will increase awareness of digital asset use for illicit purposes as well as ensure a baseline understanding of crypto crimes and associated red flags.
  • Prepare client communications, both written and oral, for senior level review.
What You Will Need
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • THREE (3) years of cybercrime and/or cryptocurrency experience.
  • Ability to work full time (five days a week) at the client site in Northern Virginia
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of Cryptocurrency analysis, Blockchain analytics, Open Internet, including social media, Deep and Dark Web intelligence gathering and analysis, data analytics, and electronic evidence analysis related to cybercrime and cryptocurrency investigations.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of criminal activity, such as general and complex financial crimes, civil and criminal forfeitures, domestic and transnational organized crime, white collar crime, money laundering, drug trafficking offenses, illicit trade finance, and cyber-enabled financial crimes.
What Would Be Nice To Have
  • Certifications in blockchain analytics tools
  • Experience with government agencies and law enforcement
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge of task forces and financial investigative groups that target financial criminal activities.
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and subject matter analysis applied to federal investigations, plus skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing large amounts of raw data from various criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases.
  • Apply specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, and subject matter analysis to financial and investigative data. Possess skills in researching, extracting, and correlating large amounts of raw data from various sources resulting in reports and data visualizations.
What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan Pay Down
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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