Senior Financial Investigations Consultant

Guidehouse

Support complex investigations related to financial crimes for U.S. Government.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 (e.g., Section 311 actions, Geographic Targeting Orders, Demand Letters, 5318(k) subpoenas, Section 314(a) requests), 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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

investigative researchdata analysisfinancial crime analysisdocumentation developmentpattern identificationdata collectiondata validationwritingreportingquality control

Soft Skills

attention to detailwillingness to learncommunicationorganizational skillsindependenceanalytical thinkingcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingsupervisory review

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceeligibility for SCI