Investigative Analyst

KACE Company•Sacramento, CA

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Investigative Support Analyst provides task-specific investigative support to designated criminal and civil investigations, with a nexus to narcotics and money laundering involving the U.S. Mail. About KACE: When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! This is an honor that reflects the voices of our employees and the culture we’ve built together. This certification recognizes our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. At KACE, being a Great Place to Work means we prioritize professional growth, celebrate achievements, encourage collaboration, and foster an environment where innovation thrives. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Requirements

General knowledge of federal statutes
Ability to communicate orally and in writing is sufficient to express thoughts and ideas to a variety of people
Proficiency conducting research on the internet and commercial as well as public databases
Demonstrated substantial ability to assist in the analysis of investigative results and present sound recommendations for additional investigative action
Substantial experience assisting in the development of criminal narcotics cases for presentation to the appropriate prosecution authority
Substantial experience performing the appropriate analytical techniques and methods during a narcotics/money laundering investigation
Demonstrated substantial experience supporting complex criminal narcotics/money laundering investigations
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products, Adobe Acrobat Pro, i2, financial analytical software
Experience researching social media activity
Extensive experience supporting the preparation of a final work product
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and 3 years work experience participating in complex narcotics and financial investigations. Significant demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mapping platforms such as ArcGIS
Experience with phone toll analysis conducted using PLX or PenLink
Foreign languages desirable, including Spanish.
Experience with Bank Secrecy (BSA) data and the Southwest Border Transaction Record Analysis Center (SWB Trac).

Responsibilities

Review and analyze business records, mailing labels, and postal tracking data; trace proceeds of illegal activity in order to prepare cash flow analysis including postal money orders, peer to peer cash platforms such as CashApp, Venmo, etc, as it relates to the structuring of financial transactions in support of a specified unlawful activity; prepare I2 charts and other graphical presentations, and present findings in reports and presentations in non-technical terminology to various audiences.
Data-mine Postal records and other databases (i.e. PenLink, SW Boarder Trac, RISSNET, FedImage, etc.) to identify narcotics and money laundering activity; prepare reports documenting analytical results; disseminate research results to appropriate contact(s) in a timely manner.
Complete assigned tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes to support the criminal or civil investigation, as appropriate; assist Postal Inspectors with developing intelligence for criminal narcotics investigations; prepare initial investigative research; compile basic background information to include, but not limited to, researching all pertinent records and other data.
Responsible for documenting and reporting analytical results, creating graphic displays and reports that present clear and concise representations of the information analyzed; and disseminating data as required by the assigned task(s).

Benefits

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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