Data Scientist- Financial Investigation

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

HSA & FSAs

Disability

Student loan paydown

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Referral program

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Dovel Technologies, Inc is seeking a risk & regulatory compliance analytics professional to lead analytical workstreams for complex financial crime investigations. You will apply advanced data science methods to structured and unstructured data to identify patterns of illicit activity and support regulatory decision-making.

Active Secret clearance and US citizenship are required. The role requires 4+ years of experience with Python, SQL, PySpark, ML, NLP, data visualization and statistics, plus

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required and US citizenship.
• 4+ years developing analytical methods delivering actionable insights.
• Experience with financial data, BSA filings, SARs/CTRs and related datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams for complex financial crime investigations.
• Apply advanced data science to datasets to identify illicit activity patterns.
• Develop analytical products for regulatory and enforcement decision-making.
• Translate findings into memoranda, briefings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with investigators, analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Machine learning

Natural language processing

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Hive

Spark

Hadoop

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

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.

• 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.

Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com