Financial Investigations Data Scientist (Consultant)

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data-focused professional to support financial crime investigations in Washington, DC. You will analyze large datasets, apply ML and NLP techniques, and work with a team of investigators and data scientists to deliver analytical products and insights.

You must have an active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, and a bachelor's degree in a related field, with at least 3 years of data experience. On-site work five days a week in DC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a data-focused field.
• At least 3 years of experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with structured and unstructured data in large-scale environments.
• Experience with statistical analysis, ML, anomaly detection, NLP, or related techniques.
• Experience with relational databases and data platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hive, Spark.
• Ability to document methodologies and results clearly and reproducibly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work on-site at client site in Washington, DC five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support financial crime investigations, enforcement matters, and data analysis initiatives.
• Apply data science and analytical techniques to identify trends and investigative leads for AML and illicit finance investigations.
• Collaborate with senior investigators, analysts, and data scientists to deliver analytical products and data-driven insights.

Skills

Security clearance

Data wrangling

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

NLP

Written and verbal communication

Data visualization

Data interpretation

Education

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

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

• 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

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. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. 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. 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.

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