Data Scientist- Financial Investigation

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holidays & Sick Time

Discretionary Bonus

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a highly analytical professional to lead data-driven investigations into financial crime, leveraging Python, SQL, and PySpark to extract actionable insights from diverse datasets. You will develop analytical products for regulatory enforcement and collaborate with investigators and attorneys.

The role requires active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and 4+ years on analytical methods within large data environments. Travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in requirements.
• 4+ years of experience developing analytical methods, models, tools, or workflows.
• Experience analyzing financial data and BSA filings (e.g., SARs, CTRs, wire transfers).
• Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, PySpark, ML, NLP, data visualization, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters.
• Apply advanced data science methodologies to structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns of illicit financial activity and support investigative findings.
• Develop analytical products used in regulatory and enforcement decision-making.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Visualization

Statistics

Entity Resolution

Big Data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

Hive

Spark

Hadoop

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters.
• Apply advanced data science methodologies to structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns of illicit financial activity, support investigative findings, and develop analytical products used in regulatory and enforcement decision-making.

Job Family

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters.
• Apply advanced data science methodologies to structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns of illicit financial activity, support investigative findings, and develop analytical products used in regulatory and enforcement decision-making.

What You Will Need

• ACTIVE and CURRENT Secret clearance required.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience developing analytical methods, models, tools, or workflows that deliver actionable insights.
• Experience analyzing financial data and BSA filings, including SARs, CTRs, wire transfers, transaction records, account activity, or related financial intelligence datasets.
• Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, PySpark, machine learning, natural language processing, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Experience performing entity resolution of businesses, companies, beneficial owners, or related parties using analytical techniques and methodologies.
• Experience working in large-scale data environments utilizing Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
• Experience translating analytical findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations, or other decision-support products.
• Ability to independently execute analytical projects and collaborate directly with investigators, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting investigations involving money laundering, proliferation financing, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, cyber-enabled financial crime, or complex fraud schemes.
• Experience analyzing blockchain, virtual currency, Fedwire, correspondent banking, or international transaction data.
• Experience supporting enforcement actions, regulatory reviews, or investigative matters.
• Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or other federal law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.