Darren B. McCormack currently serves as a Deputy Special Agent inCharge of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Field Office. In this executive-level position, Mr. McCormack provides operational oversight of all investigative and administrative functions of the HSI personnel operating within the El Dorado Task Force (EDTF).

The EDTF is an HSI NY led elite, multinational law enforcement coalition dedicated to combating complex financial crimes, high-value fraud, and the illicit financial networks of narcotics cartels and other transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). By harnessing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, and cyber forensic capabilities, the EDTF systematically disrupts illicit financial ecosystems and ensures justice for victims through asset recovery and repatriation.

Prior to this assignment, Mr. McCormack served as Deputy Special Agent in Charge of HSI New York’s National Security Division (NSD). The NSD consists of over 240 members from more than 20 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the New York area of responsibility. In addition to the operational aspects of the NSD, Mr. McCormack oversaw the HSI New York Intelligence program as well as all operational functions of the Special Response Team (SRT) and Tactics Program.

Mr. McCormack was the Assistant Attaché for HSI Attaché Vienna, Austria from 2014-2018. He was the lead diplomatic and law enforcement representative for the U.S. Government on all DHS equities related to multi-lateral international cooperation, criminal investigations, and U.S. national security in over twenty European countries.

Mr. McCormack served as a Subject Matter Expert for HSI’s $800M case management modernization initiative at HSI headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he led multiple integrated project teams for software/interface design, development, and implementation.

Mr. McCormack has been presented with multiple DHS Director’s Awards and has received numerous foreign and domestic awards and commendations. Additionally, Mr. McCormack sits on the advisory board for Wonder Girls USA, a not-for-profit empowerment program for middle, high school, and college girls with a mission to build confidence, leadership, community, and
business skills.