Investigative Analyst — DEA Compliance & Investigations

Ruchman and Associates, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Investigative Analyst to support the DEA Diversion Control Program by conducting background investigations and financial analyses on new registrant applicants.

You will identify ownership structures, review records, perform OSINT, prepare summaries, timelines, and risk assessments, and assist Diversion Investigators during inspections, while maintaining DEA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or 10 years investigative experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with DEA Diversion investigations and financial investigations.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of current financial investigation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify suspicious financial activity and manage multiple investigations.
• Must obtain security clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations on DEA registrant applicants.
• Identify owners, officers, partners, investors, key employees, and possible straw owners.
• Perform financial analyses to identify suspicious financial activity, shell companies, nominee ownership, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, and other risk indicators.
• Review corporate records, business licenses, court records, property records, and regulatory history.
• Conduct open-source and social media research.
• Review authorized law enforcement and financial databases.
• Prepare investigative summaries, timelines, ownership charts, link analyses, and risk assessments.
• Support Diversion Investigators during inspections and investigations.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with DEA policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Financial investigation techniques

Independent work

Investigation management

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years sworn law enforcement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Investigative Analyst to support the DEA Diversion Control Program by conducting background investigations and financial analyses on new registrant applicants.

You will identify ownership structures, review records, perform OSINT, prepare summaries, timelines, and risk assessments, and assist Diversion Investigators during inspections, while maintaining DEA-compliant documentation.