Investigative Analysts Supporting DEA

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Investigative Analyst (IA) provides analytical and investigative support to the DEA Diversion Control Program. The role conducts comprehensive background investigations and financial analyses of new DEA registrant applicants to identify criminal activity, financial concerns, undisclosed ownership interests, diversion risks, regulatory violations, and other factors affecting eligibility for DEA registration.

The analyst researches ownership and financial activity, reviews corporate and public records, conducts open-source research, and uses authorized law enforcement and financial databases. The position also prepares investigative products and supports Diversion Investigators during inspections and investigations, while maintaining documentation in accordance with DEA policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Intelligence Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; the degree requirement may be waived for individuals with at least ten years of full-time sworn law enforcement investigative experience in criminal investigations, financial investigations, regulatory investigations, intelligence analysis, or comparable investigative duties.
• Experience with DEA Diversion investigations, financial investigations, money laundering, healthcare fraud, regulatory compliance, Controlled Substances Act investigations, corporate ownership analysis, cryptocurrency investigations, intelligence analysis, OSINT, and technical report writing.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of current financial investigation techniques.
• Skilled and capable in oral and written communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify suspicious financial activity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple investigations.
• Security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations on DEA registrant applicants.
• Identify owners, officers, partners, investors, key employees, and possible straw owners.
• Perform financial analyses to identify suspicious financial activity, shell companies, nominee ownership, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, and other risk indicators.
• Review corporate records, business licenses, court records, property records, and regulatory history.
• Conduct open-source and social media research.
• Review authorized law enforcement and financial databases.
• Prepare investigative summaries, timelines, ownership charts, link analyses, and risk assessments.
• Support Diversion Investigators during inspections and investigations.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with DEA policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time