Financial Investigations Data Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO & Company Holidays

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Investigations Data Scientist to lead analytics for complex financial crime investigations in Washington, DC, with up to 10% travel. The role requires current Secret clearance, US citizenship, and expertise in Python, SQL, PySpark, ML, NLP, and data visualization.

The candidate will work onsite five days a week, translating findings into memoranda and briefing material for investigators and regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE Secret clearance required and U.S. citizenship.
• Four 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, and related datasets.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, PySpark, ML, NLP, data visualization, and statistics.
• Experience performing entity resolution of businesses and related parties.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters.
• Apply advanced data science methods to structured and unstructured data to identify illicit activity and support regulatory decisions.
• Develop analytical products used in investigative findings and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Machine learning

NLP

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Entity resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Hive

Spark

Hadoop

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Job description

## Financial Investigations Data ScientistApply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, McLean: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 45441**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 U.S. Citizen.* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or related field.* Four (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.* Willing to work onsite in Washington, DC five (5) days per week.**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