Data Analyst, Investigations - Chainalysis Government Solutions

The investigations team at Chainalysis Government Solutions is made up of world class cryptocurrency investigators and data analysts who build trust in blockchains by mapping cryptocurrency activity to real-world entities–ranging from regulated exchanges to criminal networks. Chainalysis data and products are at the forefront of blockchain investigations worldwide. As a growing tech start-up, we need creative, mission-driven individuals to help us leverage our cutting-edge technology in unprecedented ways. 

As a Data Analyst, Investigations, you’ll engage with investigators in joint blockchain forensic efforts and propose creative solutions to both unique and recurring problems. Your data-driven insights will be leveraged for network discovery, and help to surface behaviors and patterns of life based on blockchain activity. Your work will directly support US Government efforts to prevent the flow of funds to sanctioned countries, terrorist groups, and criminal gangs, to recover stolen assets, and to prosecute individuals and organizations that use cryptocurrency in criminal acts.

Please note that this role requires being on-site with customers in the Ft. Meade, Maryland region up to 4 days per week.

In this role, you will:

• Use huge datasets to identify criminal fingerprints across multiple blockchains, leveraging Chainalysis tools and data to reveal and characterize relationships between entities on the blockchain

• Perform self-managed, complex research into unique data sets to identify and process collections for investigative leads

• Provide valuable insights directly to customers through the use of data analytics, improving their user experience and deepening existing relationships

• Anticipate customer needs and develop solutions for them while identifying opportunities for product improvements

• Build a strong relationship with our Product, Engineering, and Data teams to ensure our analytics align with the needs of our customers

• Design and launch new innovative solutions to ever-expanding customer and company use cases

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field

• 4+ years of professional experience using data analytics to solve real world problems

• Demonstrated expertise in data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.)

• The ability to clearly communicate complex matters to technical and non-technical audiences in a customer-facing environment

• Background knowledge of blockchain analytics or forensic investigations

• A proven track record as a curious, self-motivated problem solver

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

Due to the nature of the work performed in this facility, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Due to the requirements of the customers for this role, we cannot accept candidates who do not have an active Top Secret security clearance.

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

You belong here. 

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture. 

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.