Financial Investigations Data Scientist (Consultant)

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data-driven professional to support financial crime investigations in Washington, DC. You will prepare, analyze, and interpret large datasets using Python and SQL, applying statistical methods to surface trends and investigative leads for AML and illicit finance cases.

Collaboration with senior investigators, analysts, and data scientists is essential. A current SECRET clearance and five days per week on client site in Washington, DC are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a data-related field.
• 3+ years of experience cleaning, transforming, and analyzing datasets.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data querying and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret large datasets for AML investigations.
• Apply data science techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and leads.
• Collaborate with investigators, analysts, and data scientists to deliver analytical products.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Data cleaning

Data transformation

Big data

Statistical analysis

Machine learning basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Hive

Spark

Job description

Job Family :

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Support financial crime investigations, enforcement matters, and data analysis initiatives by preparing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets. Apply data science, statistical, and analytical techniques to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and investigative leads that support anti-money laundering (AML) and illicit finance investigations. Working alongside senior investigators, analysts, and data scientists, you will contribute to analytical products, data-driven insights, and investigative support activities.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of Three(3) years of experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Experience using Python, SQL, and data analytics libraries to query, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data in large-scale data environments.
• Experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, anomaly detection, natural language processing, or related analytical techniques.
• Experience querying and analyzing data using relational databases and data platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hive, Spark, or similar technologies.
• Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, reports, or other analytical products.
• Ability to document analytical methodologies and results in a clear, concise, and repeatable manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work from client site in Washington, DC five(5) days a week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting financial crime, fraud, regulatory, intelligence, or investigative programs.
• Experience analyzing BSA data, including SARs, CTRs, wire transfers, account activity, or other financial intelligence datasets.
• Experience performing entity resolution, link analysis, network analysis, or relationship mapping.
• Experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, law enforcement, regulatory, or other federal government programs.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 ... etc...

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.

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