Army MOS · Intelligence
T1 Counter Threat Finance Analyst
Overview
Counter threat finance analysts develop financial profiles, review suspicious activity reports, analyze commodity flows, and exploit financial documents. They apply cell phone forensics, link analysis, open source intelligence, and report writing to counter financing used by illicit trafficking and transnational criminal networks.
Core Skills
- financial intelligence analysis
- counter threat finance methodologies
- suspicious activity report analysis
- link and network analysis
- open source intelligence (OSINT)
- cell phone and digital forensics awareness
- data mining and pattern recognition
- report writing and analytic assessments
- knowledge of money laundering techniques
- knowledge of narcotics and illicit trade networks
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Spark
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Office software
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Finance and Accounting
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
- Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP)
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP)
Career Growth
- GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
- Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP)
What the Work Involves
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
Related Occupations
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Statisticians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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