Financial Investigations Data Scientist (Consultant)

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

1d•$74,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Support financial crime investigations, enforcement matters, and data analysis initiatives by preparing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets. Apply data science, statistical, and analytical techniques to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and investigative leads that support anti-money laundering (AML) and illicit finance investigations. Working alongside senior investigators, analysts, and data scientists, you will contribute to analytical products, data-driven insights, and investigative support activities.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of Three(3) years of experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
Experience using Python, SQL, and data analytics libraries to query, manipulate, and analyze data.
Experience working with structured and unstructured data in large-scale data environments.
Experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, anomaly detection, natural language processing, or related analytical techniques.
Experience querying and analyzing data using relational databases and data platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hive, Spark, or similar technologies.
Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, reports, or other analytical products.
Ability to document analytical methodologies and results in a clear, concise, and repeatable manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willing to work from client site in Washington, DC five(5) days a week.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting financial crime, fraud, regulatory, intelligence, or investigative programs.
Experience analyzing BSA data, including SARs, CTRs, wire transfers, account activity, or other financial intelligence datasets.
Experience performing entity resolution, link analysis, network analysis, or relationship mapping.
Experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, law enforcement, regulatory, or other federal government programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and interpret large datasets to support financial crime investigations, enforcement matters, and data analysis initiatives.
Apply data science, statistical, and analytical techniques to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and investigative leads for AML and illicit finance investigations.
Contribute to analytical products, data-driven insights, and investigative support activities.
Document analytical methodologies and results in a clear, concise, and repeatable manner.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend