PRG Mission and Job Descriptions
The mission of Potomac River Group (PRG) LLC is to provide all tasks and services necessary to provide professional services including program management in support of the AFMS Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFP). PRG shall provide a team that will increase the capacity for the Department of Justice (DOJ) AFMS or the participating federal agency to obtain data about licit and illegal typologies and networks through intelligence gathering and cash flow analysis. The contractor will be required to perform an analysis of complex financial and business records and transactions associated with federal investigations and prosecutions in support of the AFP. All contract services are in support of the AFP in the area of law enforcement with specific investigative competency in Forfeiture, Domestic and Transnational Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Financial/Money Laundering, Cyber Crimes, Drug, Illicit Trade Finance, or similar area of activity.
PRG employees shall provide detailed and complex analyses of financial transactions in support of the AFP program for participating federal agencies. PRG will be required to provide on-site services at Government facilities designated CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) to support the DOJ, its components, and other Federal agencies identified as AFP Participant Agencies.
Senior Financial Investigator SFI
Requirements:
A minimum of ten years of law enforcement experience planning, conducting, and participating
in complex financial investigations with a minimum of five years in a specialized area of
expertise such as Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money
Laundering or similar area of criminal activity is required. An undergraduate degree is required.
The SFI must possess working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including
the use of commercial databases and other sources of information, and a valid driver’s license.
Foreign language skills are preferred. TS clearance is required, dependent upon the government
agency being supported on contract.
Positions Description:
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Provide advice and guidance to fully develop the forfeiture aspects of an on-going
investigation. Advice and guidance include but are not limited to, providing guidance to
investigating agencies’ criminal investigators on specific tools and techniques utilized to
analyze financial information.
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Analyze financial records obtained by the investigating agencies through internal and
external databases and submit reports documenting the results, when requested.
Specifically, the contractor will review bank statements; deposits; and debit transactions,
including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan
applications, and related records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and State
subpoenas and search warrants executed by the Government. The contractor will review
the documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide
illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate.
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Review, process, and analyze information sufficient to assist in determining the amount
to seek forfeiture;
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Identify and trace assets during the course of investigations; and assist the Government in
perfecting its interest in the property.
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Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.
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Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank
accounts, properties, investments, and any other assets..
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Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative
research to trace proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests in targeted
property.
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Research and analyze the information derived from various investigative and business-
related automated systems including, but not limited to, ChoicePoint, Autotrack, TECS,
FINCEN, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, CourtLink, West
Law, NADA, Used Price.com, and other Internet capabilities (e.g., law enforcement
databases to provide forfeiture-specific case support to the Government in civil and
criminal forfeiture matters). Examples of research and analysis activities include:
analyzing and documenting the ownership interests of targeted properties; analyzing
financial records to trace the proceeds of criminal violations to their current form;
creating a database from financial records to document the source of targeted property;
preparing seizure warrants, civil complaints, and forfeiture counts; preparing exhibits on
the source and ownership of targeted property; documenting and cataloging evidence
on the source and ownership of targeted property; and identifying, analyzing, and
documenting potential substitute assets.
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Research and identify assets utilizing various Social Media and Cyber research tools.
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Provide additional services, including the parsing of dialed number strings, to identify
amounts and property that may be subject to forfeiture in a particular investigation and
to perfect the Government’s interest in forfeitable property.
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Organize and conduct detailed examinations of information generated during complex
criminal/civil investigations as well as alternative sources for the purpose of conducting
financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals.
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Assist with the development of sufficient probable cause to enable the Government to
pursue seizure warrants, temporary restraining orders, civil complaints, and forfeiture
counts against targeted property and parties.
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Provide investigative support to the Government with coordinated planning to mitigate
excessive risks in seizing targeted property. This includes assessing impacts on the local
community. An example would be the seizure of an occupied apartment complex.
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Prepare documents and catalog case exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted
properties.
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Perform analytical research to identify and record potential substitute assets.
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Identify witnesses and subjects and assist the case agent/attorney during interviews and
courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted property of
ongoing case investigations.
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Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding their investigative analysis and
identification of assets derived from specific unlawful activities.
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Conduct detailed link analyses, specific to forfeiture, utilizing the results of financial
analysis and other investigative techniques, such as Title III court-authorized “wiretap”
surveillance to determine relationships between the subjects of the investigation and the
events that lead to the alleged forfeitability of property and proceeds.
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Research and identify assets utilizing data amplification programs/systems and through
various forms of crypto-currencies.
Financial Investigator FI
Position Description:
Performs the same services as the SFI for lower complexity tasks and investigations.
Performance requires law enforcement experience including specialized experience in asset
forfeiture or financial investigations. The services shall be performed using working knowledge
of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and
other sources of information. Performance requires travel to local establishments to obtain
information, so a valid driver’s license is necessary. Individuals performing these services may
need to speak to individuals that do not speak English as their first language. FIs shall possess
bachelor’s degree and no less than 5 years law enforcement experience with planning,
conducting, and participating in complex financial investigations. TS clearance is required,
dependent upon government agency being supported on contract .
Seized Property Investigator (SPI)
Positions Description:
The services are required to be performed with expert-level knowledge of law enforcement,
seized assets, inventory management, and complex asset disposal methods. The contractor shall
monitor asset management/tracking systems and coordinate updating of the status of forfeited
assets. The contractor shall perform tasks and services necessary to manage and dispose of
seized assets including firearms, ammunition, and explosives. SPIs shall possess a bachelor’s
degree or no less than 10 years law enforcement experience with planning, conducting, and
participating in complex financial investigations. TS clearance is required.
Forensic Accountant (FA)
Position Descriptions:
These services include tasks and services necessary to investigate and analyze all components of
the financial infrastructure of criminals including syndicates, their methods of criminal money
movements, and the professional money laundering infrastructure facilitating these movements.
Performance requires demonstration of intermediate to expert knowledge of complex financial
investigations, audits, and or analysis in support of the federal government law enforcement or
financial institutions. FAs shall possess an undergraduate degree and no less than 2 years law
enforcement experience with planning, conducting, and participating in financial investigations.
Computer Forensics Examiner (CFE)
Requirements:
The CFE shall possess a bachelor’s degree with no less than 5 years of experience in computer forensics. In addition, the CFE shall possess at least one of the following certifications: ISFCECCE - Certified Computer Examiner; SANS CGFA - Forensic Analyst or GCFE- ForensicExaminer; or (ISC (2) –CCFP - Certified Cyber Forensics Professional, and at least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP); Microsoft Certified SolutionsDeveloper (MCSD); CompTIA Linux+ and CompTIA Server+; or Microsoft Certified SolutionsExpert (MCSE). TS clearance is required, dependent upon government agency being supported on contract.
Position Description:
Performs tasks and services to provide Federal entities with the application of investigation and
analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a particular computing device in a way
that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. The contractor shall support Federal entities in
combatting cyber forensics, including the acquisition, chain of custody and analysis of
electronic evidence from computers, mobile devices, and other digital storage media.
Performance requires demonstration of intermediate to expert knowledge of computer forensics,
processing, and analysis of electronic data.
Crypto-Currency SME (CCS)
Requirements:
Contractor shall ensure that personnel can demonstrate experience and training sufficient to perform 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 investigations. Performance also requires demonstration and experience of SFI, LA, FA, or CFE assigned to the contract. SME would ideally be an industry-recognized expert in Virtual/Crypto currency including reference in professional journals.
Position Description:
Crypto & Ransomware: A form of malware targeting both human and technical weaknesses in organizations and individual networks in an effort to deny the availability of critical data and/or systems. Ransomware is frequently delivered through spear phishing emails to end users, resulting in the rapid encryption of sensitive files on a corporate network. When the victim organization determines they are no longer able to access their data, the cyber perpetrator demands the payment of a ransom, typically in virtual currency such as Bitcoin, at which time the actor will purportedly provide an avenue to the victim to regain access to their data AFMS AFISS 2 19 (f) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services. The contractor shall provide tasks and services required to perform 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 investigations. (g) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services. The contractor shall perform tasks and services necessary for research and development related to the identification, analysis, and techniques of cutting-edge government and private sector information technology and services aimed at enhancing the investigative capabilities of Federal Agencies’ Cyber Crimes Units. This engagement will involve pursuing expertise, guidance, and recommendations that meet the needs of Federal Agencies’ mission and their stakeholders. (h) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services.
The contractor shall perform on-site analytical case support, including Internet monitoring, evidence analysis, and data collection and exploitation. Contractors shall provide expertise in cybercrime investigative and analytical case support, with specific expertise in attribution, cyber data analytics, and virtual currency tracing (i) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services. The contractor shall be required to perform services that require working directly on cases with Federal Agencies agents and partner law enforcement agencies to provide on-site analytical input by leveraging CI-provided data, systems, services, and tools. (j) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services. The contractor will be required to utilize querying and managing unstructured datasets and relational databases to perform tasks and services required. (k) Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Analytics and Deep/Dark Web Research Services. The contractor will be required to provide factual witness testimony during federal prosecutions (l) Other cyber investigative support services.
The contractor shall be required to perform the following: (1) Cyber targeting, Cyber Recon, Cyber Fraud, and analysis. (2) Database forensics, analysis, and modeling. (3) Virtual currency analysis and tracing of dominant and alternate crypto currencies, defi tokens and/or privacy coins. (m) The contractor shall be required to input all researched and analyzed data into various professional products for statistical analysis data, intelligence summaries, and power point presentations for law enforcement use. (n) The contractor shall provide tasks and services necessary to complete ingestion, processing, and analysis of varied datasets acquired during investigations by leveraging existing government toolsets. This support requires that the contractor collaborate and consult with government data scientists, system engineers, and software developers to extract insight from proprietary data that result in investigative and law enforcement outcomes. (o) The contractor will be required to deliver accurate, complete, and timely data analysis to AFMS AFISS 2 20 users across the organization. In addition, contractor will be required to collect feedback from stakeholders to assist with the design and implementation of tools, applications, and solutions that provide Federal agencies the capability to export data to external systems when directed by the Government. Lastly, the contractor will be required to field test the efficacy of proprietary, COTS/GOTS, and open-source solutions using Federal Agency data and investigative analytics platforms. (p) The tasks and services required to be performed in this category shall be performed by Computer Forensics Examiner (CFE) and Crypto-Currency SME (CCSs).
DEA HQ SFI,
Washtington DC
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
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REQUIRES TS CLEARANCE AND ANALYTICAL EXPERIENCE
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Working knowledge of money laundering investigations
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Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
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A minimum of ten years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial
investigations with a minimum of five years of experience in a specialized area of expertise such as
forfeiture, organized crime, white collar crime, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, or similar
areas of criminal activity.
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An undergraduate degree is required.
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Possess a valid driver’s license.
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Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret security clearance.
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Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this contract.
Position Description:
• Provide advice and guidance to develop fully the forfeiture aspects of an ongoing investigation.
Advice and guidance include, but are not limited to, education of special agents on specific tools and
techniques utilized to analyze financial information.
• Analyze financial records obtained by DEA through internal and external databases and submit reports
documenting the results, when requested. Review bank statements, deposits, and debit transactions,
including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan applications, and related
records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and state subpoenas and search warrants executed by the
Government. Review documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide
illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate.
• Review, process, and prepare analyses of information and evidence sufficient to:
1. assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture
2. identify and trace assets during the course of investigations
3. assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property
• Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank accounts, properties,
investments, and any other assets that may be identified from the documentation.
• Identify witnesses and subjects and assist case agent/attorney during conducted interviews and
courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted property of ongoing case
investigations.
• Communicate with financial institutions regarding accounts identified for restraint (update account
balances, ensure correct account numbers, and coordinate the timing of seizure or restraint of funds).
• Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related automated
systems including CLEAR, Accurint, FINCEN, law enforcement databases, and other information publicly
available via the Internet, e.g., land records, in furtherance of civil and criminal forfeitures. Examples of
research and analysis activities include: analyzing and documenting the ownership interests of targeted
properties; analyzing financial records to trace the proceeds of criminal violations to their current form;
preparing seizure warrants, civil complaints and forfeiture counts; preparing exhibits on the source and
ownership of targeted property; documenting and cataloguing evidence on the source and ownership of
targeted property; and identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential substitute assets.
• Research and identify assets using various internet social media and cyber research tools.
• Conduct detailed network link analyses, specific to Forfeiture, utilizing the results of financial analysis
and other investigative techniques, such as Title III surveillance to determine relationships between
subjects of the investigation and the events that lead to the alleged forfeitability of property and
proceeds.
• Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research to trace
proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests in targeted property. Prepare documents and
catalog case exhibits on the source of ownership of targeted assets/properties.
• Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make
sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to assist in affixing
legal responsibility for violations as well as devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting
evidence to the greatest effect.
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials, as well as other organizations and individuals
related to the subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning
sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives.
• Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding investigative analysis and identification of
assets derived from specific unlawful activities. Cases may require travel, extensive consultation with
case agent and prosecutor(s), analysis of voluminous business, financial and other records, and complex
link analysis of events and records.
USAO SFI,
Denver
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
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REQUIRES A PUBLIC TRUST
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Working knowledge of money laundering investigations
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Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
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A minimum of ten years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial
investigations with a minimum of five years of experience in a specialized area of expertise such as
forfeiture, organized crime, white collar crime, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, or similar
areas of criminal activity.
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An undergraduate degree is required.
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Possess a valid driver’s license.
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Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret security clearance.
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Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this contract.
Position Description:
• Provide advice and guidance to develop fully the forfeiture aspects of an ongoing investigation.
Advice and guidance include, but are not limited to, education of special agents on specific tools and
techniques utilized to analyze financial information.
• Analyze financial records obtained by DEA through internal and external databases and submit reports
documenting the results, when requested. Review bank statements, deposits, and debit transactions,
including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan applications, and related
records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and state subpoenas and search warrants executed by the
Government. Review documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide
illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate.
• Review, process, and prepare analyses of information and evidence sufficient to:
1. assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture
2. identify and trace assets during the course of investigations
3. assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property
• Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank accounts, properties,
investments, and any other assets that may be identified from the documentation.
• Identify witnesses and subjects and assist case agent/attorney during conducted interviews and
courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted property of ongoing case
investigations.
• Communicate with financial institutions regarding accounts identified for restraint (update account
balances, ensure correct account numbers, and coordinate the timing of seizure or restraint of funds).
• Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related automated
systems including CLEAR, Accurint, FINCEN, law enforcement databases, and other information publicly
available via the Internet, e.g., land records, in furtherance of civil and criminal forfeitures. Examples of
research and analysis activities include: analyzing and documenting the ownership interests of targeted
properties; analyzing financial records to trace the proceeds of criminal violations to their current form;
preparing seizure warrants, civil complaints and forfeiture counts; preparing exhibits on the source and
ownership of targeted property; documenting and cataloguing evidence on the source and ownership of
targeted property; and identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential substitute assets.
• Research and identify assets using various internet social media and cyber research tools.
• Conduct detailed network link analyses, specific to Forfeiture, utilizing the results of financial analysis
and other investigative techniques, such as Title III surveillance to determine relationships between
subjects of the investigation and the events that lead to the alleged forfeitability of property and
proceeds.
• Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research to trace
proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests in targeted property. Prepare documents and
catalog case exhibits on the source of ownership of targeted assets/properties.
• Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make
sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to assist in affixing
legal responsibility for violations as well as devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting
evidence to the greatest effect.
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials, as well as other organizations and individuals
related to the subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning
sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives.
• Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding investigative analysis and identification of
assets derived from specific unlawful activities. Cases may require travel, extensive consultation with
case agent and prosecutor(s), analysis of voluminous business, financial and other records, and complex
link analysis of events and records.
ATF Project Manager
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
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Working knowledge of money laundering investigations and asset forfeiture.
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Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
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Working knowledge of transportation, accounting, storage, movement, and destruction of
seized property. -
A minimum of fifteen years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex
financial investigations -
A minimum of five years of experience in program or project management.
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An undergraduate degree is required.
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Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.
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Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret security clearance.
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Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this
contract.
Position Description:
Clearance: TS Experience: 15 years with ATF or Asset Forfeiture
The Project Manager, on a timely basis, shall:
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Manage all cost activities within the task order including approval of expense reports,
timesheets, paid time off, and travel.
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Lead the task order team and facilitate communication and interaction among the contract
representatives.
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Track task order against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives,
reporting status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis.
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Ensure the schedule of deliverables is met to both the client, contractor leadership and to
the staff.
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Deploy and maintain a technically proficient and professionally capable staff.D
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Keep personnel turnover to a minimum and ensure individuals are motivated to achieve
excellent performance.
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Ensure problems are minimized and unavoidable problems are resolved with minimal
disruption to the activities performed under the task order.
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Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual task order
deliverable reports.
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Obtain continuous feedback on performance from appropriate Government personnel and
disseminate feedback to Contractor personnel on all areas of performance.
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Continually monitor the quality of all deliverables and services provided under the task
order for purposes of identifying and implementing performance improvements.
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Ensure that all resources necessary to perform the task order are identified with clearly
defined roles and deployed on schedule.
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Ensure that all personnel that may have access to information provided by DOJ and ATF,
understand the sensitive nature of this information and conduct themselves within all the
bounds of applicable rules, guidelines, court orders, confidentially agreements, etc.
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Store and safeguard any sensitive information (documents, etc.) provided by the
Government to the contractor for use during the performance of the work and return this
information, as required, to the COR or task order-specific Technical Point of Contact at
the conclusion of this work.
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Ensure that any and all personnel actions (e.g., disciplinary actions, removal, etc.) are
taken in a timely manner in coordination with the onsite contract manager, as instructed
by ATF AFSPD Division Chief or designee.
DEA Project Manager
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
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Working knowledge of money laundering investigations and asset forfeiture.
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Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
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A minimum of fifteen years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex
financial investigations
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A minimum of five years of experience in program or project management.
-
An undergraduate degree is required.
-
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.
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Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret SCI security clearance.
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Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this
contract.
Position Description:
Clearance: TS Experience: 15 years with DEA or Asset Forfeiture
The Project Manager, on a timely basis, shall:
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Manage all cost activities within the task order including approval of expense reports,
timesheets, paid time off, and travel.
-
Lead the task order team and facilitate communication and interaction among the contract
representatives.
-
Track task order against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives,
reporting status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis.
-
Ensure the schedule of deliverables is met to both the client, contractor leadership and to
the staff.
-
Deploy and maintain a technically proficient and professionally capable staff.
-
Keep personnel turnover to a minimum and ensure individuals are motivated to achieve
excellent performance.
-
Ensure problems are minimized and unavoidable problems are resolved with minimal
disruption to the activities performed under the task order.
-
Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual task order
deliverable reports.
-
Obtain continuous feedback on performance from appropriate government personnel and
disseminate feedback to contractor personnel on all areas of performance.
-
Continually monitor the quality of all deliverables and services provided under the task
order for purposes of identifying and implementing performance improvements.
-
Ensure that all resources necessary to perform the task order are identified with clearly
defined roles and deployed on schedule.
-
Ensure that all personnel that may have access to information provided by DOJ and DEA,
understand the sensitive nature of this information and conduct themselves within all the
bounds of applicable rules, guidelines, court orders, confidentially agreements, etc.
-
Store and safeguard any sensitive information (documents, etc.) provided by the
government to the contractor for use during the performance of the work and return this
information, as required, to the COR or task order-specific Technical Point of Contact at
the conclusion of this work.
-
Ensure that any and all personnel actions (e.g., disciplinary actions, removal, etc.) are
taken in a timely manner in coordination with the onsite contract manager, COR, or
designee.
Full-time Senior
Financial Investigator (SFI)
Potomac River Group (PRG), Ashburn, Virginia, (www.prgusa.net) has an immediate full-time Senior
Financial Investigator (SFI) vacancy in Arlington, VA on its contract supporting the Drug Enforcement
Administration under PRG’s Asset Forfeiture and Support Services contract.
Description of Duties:
• Provide advice and guidance to develop fully the forfeiture aspects of an on-going investigation.
Advice and guidance include, but are not limited to, education of special agents on specific tools and
techniques utilized to analyze financial information.
• Analyze financial records obtained by DEA through internal and external databases and submit reports
documenting the results, when requested. Review bank statements, deposits, and debit transactions,
including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan applications, and related
records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and state subpoenas and search warrants executed by the
Government. Review documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide
illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate.
• Review, process, and prepare analyses of information and evidence sufficient to:
1. assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture
2. identify and trace assets during the course of investigations
3. assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property
• Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank accounts, properties,
investments, and any other assets that may be identified from the documentation.
• Identify witnesses and subjects and assist case agent/attorney during conducted interviews and
courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted property of ongoing case
investigations.
• Communicate with financial institutions regarding accounts identified for restraint (update account
balances, ensure correct account numbers, and coordinate timing of seizure or restraint of funds).
• Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related automated
systems including CLEAR, Accurint, FINCEN, law enforcement databases, and other information publicly
available via the Internet, e.g., land records, in furtherance of civil and criminal forfeitures. Examples of
research and analysis activities include: analyzing and documenting the ownership interests of targeted
properties; analyzing financial records to trace the proceeds of criminal violations to their current form;
preparing seizure warrants, civil complaints and forfeiture counts; preparing exhibits on the source and
ownership of targeted property; documenting and cataloguing evidence on the source and ownership of
targeted property; and identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential substitute assets.
• Research and identify assets using various internet social media and cyber research tools.
• Conduct detailed network link analyses, specific to Forfeiture, utilizing the results of financial analysis
and other investigative techniques, such as Title III surveillance to determine relationships between
subjects of the investigation and the events that lead to the alleged forfeitability of property and
proceeds.
• Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research to trace
proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests in targeted property. Prepare documents and
catalog case exhibits on the source of ownership of targeted assets/properties.
• Develop understanding of all applicable federal, state or local law to the extent necessary to make
sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to assist in affixing
legal responsibility for violations as well as devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting
evidence to greatest effect.
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials, as well as other organizations and individuals
related to subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning
sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives.
• Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding investigative analysis and identification of
assets derived from specific unlawful activities. Cases may require travel, extensive consultation with
case agent and prosecutor(s), analysis of voluminous business, financial and other records, and complex
link analysis of events and records.
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
Working knowledge of money laundering investigations
Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
A minimum of ten years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex financial
investigations with a minimum of five years of experience in a specialized area of expertise such as
forfeiture, organized crime, white collar crime, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, or similar
areas of criminal activity.
An undergraduate degree is required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret security clearance.
• Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this contract.
Interested applicants can send their resumes to: pramirez@prgusa.net
FBI Project Manager
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
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Working knowledge of money laundering investigations and asset forfeiture.
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Familiarity of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules.
-
A minimum of fifteen years’ experience planning, conducting, and participating in complex
financial investigations
-
A minimum of five years of experience in program or project management.
-
An undergraduate degree is required.
-
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.
-
Position requires applicants to have a Top Secret SCI security clearance.
-
Only United States Citizens by birth or naturalized are permitted to perform services on this
contract.
Position Description:
Clearance: TS Experience: 10-15 years with FBI or Asset Forfeiture
The Project Manager, on a timely basis, shall:
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Manage all cost activities within the task order including approval of expense reports,
timesheets, paid time off, and travel.
-
Lead the task order team and facilitate communication and interaction among the contract
representatives.
-
Track task order against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives,
reporting status to supervisor on a regular basis and executive staff on an as needed basis.
-
Ensure the schedule of deliverables is met to both the client, contractor leadership and to
the staff.
-
Deploy and maintain a technically proficient and professionally capable staff.
-
Keep personnel turnover to a minimum and ensure individuals are motivated to achieve
excellent performance.
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Ensure problems are minimized and unavoidable problems are resolved with minimal
disruption to the activities performed under the task order.
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Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual task order
deliverable reports.
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Obtain continuous feedback on performance from appropriate government personnel and
disseminate feedback to contractor personnel on all areas of performance.
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Continually monitor the quality of all deliverables and services provided under the task
order for purposes of identifying and implementing performance improvements.
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Ensure that all resources necessary to perform the task order are identified with clearly
defined roles and deployed on schedule.
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Ensure that all personnel that may have access to information provided by DOJ and FBI,
understand the sensitive nature of this information and conduct themselves within all the
bounds of applicable rules, guidelines, court orders, confidentially agreements, etc.
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Store and safeguard any sensitive information (documents, etc.) provided by the
government to the contractor for use during the performance of the work and return this
information, as required, to the COR or task order-specific Technical Point of Contact at
the conclusion of this work.
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Ensure that any and all personnel actions (e.g., disciplinary actions, removal, etc.) are
taken in a timely manner in coordination with the onsite contract manager, COR, or
designee.