Financial Investigations Managing Consultant

Guidehouse•McLean, DC

13h•$113,000 - $188,000•Onsite

About The Position

Support complex U.S. Government financial crime and illicit finance investigations by independently conducting investigative research, analysis, and documentation related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled financial crime, and related threats.

Requirements

ACTIVE and CURRENT Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., criminal justice, international affairs, finance, economics, intelligence studies, or related discipline).
6+ years of experience supporting investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled crime, or complex financial crimes.
Experience conducting research and analysis using multiple information sources, including financial data, open‑source information, and government or law‑enforcement‑derived reporting.
Knowledge of or demonstrated experience addressing foreign policy, international relations, or illicit finance issues in specific geographic or regional portfolios (e.g., Russia/Eurasia, China/East Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Europe).
Demonstrated ability to independently execute investigative tasks and produce high‑quality written products with minimal revision.
Strong experience synthesizing complex information into clear, well‑reasoned findings and recommendations.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
Ability to work on‑site full time in the Washington, DC / Vienna, VA area in a classified environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or federal law enforcement financial investigations.
Familiarity with BSA‑derived data and financial crime typologies.
Exposure to special collections authorities (e.g., Section 311 actions, GTOs, Demand Letters, subpoenas) or regulatory investigative processes.
Experience mentoring junior staff and/or working alongside data analysts to support data-driven investigations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate investigative findings to non‑technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct investigative research and analysis using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, law enforcement reporting, intelligence, open‑source, and commercially available sources to support ongoing illicit finance investigations.
Support the development of administrative records, evidentiary memoranda, decisional memoranda, and supporting documentation for special collections actions (e.g., Section 311 actions, Geographic Targeting Orders, Demand Letters, 5318(k) subpoenas, Section 314(a) requests).
Analyze financial and investigative information to identify patterns, typologies, and indicators of illicit activity, and translate findings into defensible investigative narratives and recommendations.
Contribute to the preparation of briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and written products for senior government stakeholders with limited oversight, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to quality standards.
Support data collection, organization, and validation activities, coordinating with data analysts to ensure information is suitable for investigative and analytical use.
Track work products, manage assigned investigative tasks, and contribute to reporting and quality control processes.

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