Mid-Level Financial Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking an autonomous, mission-driven Financial Intelligence Data Analyst to lead an independent data analytics effort in Annapolis Junction, MD, supporting a critical financial tracking initiative. In this role, you will perform high-impact data analytics to help operational analysts uncover, trace, and discern the sources and recipients of illicit funding networks. You won't just follow a pre-written playbook or wait for daily assignments—as a self-starter, you will proactively research complex datasets, identify high-value target opportunities, and engineer analytical workflows with minimal oversight. If you thrive on independent target discovery, financial network mapping, and applying innovative analytical techniques to track illicit flows, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $119,000-$140,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

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Required Skills

• Mission-Focused Data Analytics: Proven track record applying data analytics to trace complex networks, transaction flows, or entity relationships.

• Independent Research & Target Discovery: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a self-starter, identifying research paths and target opportunities with minimal direction.

• Financial Tracking & Data Mapping: Experience analyzing transaction patterns, illicit networks, or specialized financial intelligence datasets.

• Data Manipulation & Querying: Strong proficiency utilizing querying languages (e.g., SQL) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Pandas, or equivalent frameworks) for data discovery.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 3+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 1+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 7+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

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Desired Skills

Specialized Analytics Tools: Experience utilizing XKEYSCORE (XKS) or DX platforms, particularly with fingerprint authoring capabilities.

Financial Tracking Methodologies (FTM): Familiarity or direct experience with Financial Tracking Methodologies and specialized financial data repositories.

AI & Machine Learning Integration: Practical exposure to or experience implementing AI/ML tools to automate data triage or pattern detection in unstructured datasets.

Advanced Network Visualization: Experience using link analysis and network visualization platforms (e.g., Analyst's Notebook, Gephi, or custom graph tools) to map financial entities.

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About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.