Senior Financial Investigations Consultant
Guidehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support complex U.S. Government financial crime and illicit finance investigations by assisting with investigative research, analysis, and documentation related to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled financial crime, and related threats.
- Conduct investigative research and analysis under the guidance of senior staff, using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data, law enforcement reporting, intelligence, open‑source, and commercially available sources to support ongoing illicit finance investigations.
- Assist with the development administrative records, evidentiary memoranda, and supporting documentation for special collections actions, incorporating direction and feedback from senior investigators.
- Assist in analyzing financial and investigative information to identify patterns, typologies, and indicators of illicit activity.
- Contribute to the preparation of briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and written products for senior government stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to quality standards.
- Assist with data collection, organization, and validation activities, helping ensure information is complete and structured for investigative and analytical use.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and support reporting and quality control processes.
- Build subject‑matter expertise as an investigator while increasing independence over time.
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).
- 4+ years of experience supporting investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, cyber‑enabled crime, or complex financial crimes, or related investigative or analytical efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information, and produce clear written products with supervisory review.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn complex investigative frameworks and authorities.
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
investigative researchdata analysisfinancial crime analysisdocumentation developmentpattern identificationtypology analysisdata collectiondata validationreportingquality control
Soft Skills
attention to detailwillingness to learnclear written communicationindependencecollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime management
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibility