Senior Investigative Analyst

Ardent

Senior Investigative Analyst supporting government benefit fraud investigations through data analysis and reporting. Collaborating with teams and communicating findings to senior government stakeholders.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Neo4jSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud and financial crime cases
Analyze structured and unstructured data from public and non-public sources to identify fraud indicators, anomalies, and behavioral patterns
Apply knowledge of fraud typologies, including identity fraud, eligibility fraud, and organized fraud schemes
Support case development through detailed analytical findings and investigative insights
Utilize analytical tools such as SQL, Excel, Neo4j, and i2 Analyst’s Notebook (or comparable link analysis platforms)
Perform link analysis to identify relationships among entities, transactions, and suspicious activity
Query and manipulate datasets to support investigative hypotheses and case validation
Prepare investigative reports, case summaries, and referral packages suitable for law enforcement action
Ensure all findings are clearly documented, well-supported, and professionally presented
Translate complex data analysis into clear, actionable intelligence products
Brief findings to senior government stakeholders in both written and verbal formats
Collaborate with investigative teams, analysts, and government partners to refine case direction
Support decision-making through clear, concise, and timely analytical reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud or financial crime investigations
Minimum of 3 years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
Strong understanding of fraud typologies related to government benefit programs, including:
Identity fraud
Eligibility fraud
Organized fraud schemes
Proficiency with analytical tools, including:
SQL
Excel
Neo4j
i2 Analyst’s Notebook or comparable link analysis tools
Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing investigative reports, referral packages, and case summaries for law enforcement use
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior government stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
comprehensive health coverage
flexible PTO
federal holidays off
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
wellness stipends
a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability

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Hard Skills & Tools

Investigative AnalysisData AnalysisFraud TypologiesReport PreparationLink Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration