Data Scientist- Financial Investigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is hiring a Data Scientist to lead analytical workstreams that support complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters. This onsite role requires an active Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will apply advanced data science methods to structured and unstructured data, translate findings into memoranda and recommendations, and collaborate with investigators, analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing analytical methods and models for actionable insights.
• Experience analyzing financial data and BSA filings (SARs, CTRs, wires).
• Ability to translate findings into decision-support documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting financial crime investigations.
• Apply advanced data science to structured and unstructured data.
• Support findings and develop analytical products for regulatory decision-making.
• Translate findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations.
• Collaborate with investigators, analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Entity Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies

Tools

Hive

Spark

Hadoop

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

Guidehouse is hiring a Data Scientist to lead analytical workstreams that support complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters. This onsite role in Washington, DC combines advanced data science methods with decision-support outputs used by regulatory and enforcement stakeholders. If you bring experience turning analysis into actionable recommendations and you hold an active Secret clearance, this position offers a strong mix of analytical impact and collaboration.

Salary: USD 98,000 to 163,000 per year
Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Travel: up to 10%

What you’ll 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.
• Translate analytical findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations, and other decision-support products.
• Independently execute analytical projects and collaborate directly with investigators, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

What you’ll need

• Active and current Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or a 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.
• Experience working in large-scale data environments using Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into decision-support documents and outputs.
• Ability to independently execute analytical projects and collaborate with investigative and regulatory teams.

Technologies you’ll use

Python, SQL, PySpark, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle

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.

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

Job Family: Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting