Guidehouse

Financial Investigations Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Washington • Virginia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
investigative researchdata analysisfinancial crime analysismoney launderingterrorist financingproliferation financingcyber-enabled financial crimeBank Secrecy Act (BSA)evidentiary documentationpattern identification
Soft Skills
independent executionhigh-quality writingattention to detailsound judgmenttask prioritizationdeadline managementsynthesis of complex informationcommunication with stakeholdersanalytical thinkingorganizational skills
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibility