Junior Support Specialist - Fraud Analytics Junior (Consultant)

Guidehouse; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Specialist Fraud Analytics Support Specialist to assist fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will apply developing skills, follow procedures, adapt templates, and complete tasks with specific instructions for new assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, OR similar.
• 1+ year of professional experience in data analysis, fraud analytics, or related operations.
• Experience following templates, procedures, and completing tasks with instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support activities.
• Prepare draft work products, track inputs, update trackers, and support recurring deliverables.
• Assist with data cleanup, quality checks, and basic analysis to identify trends.
• Prepare meeting notes, status updates, and briefing materials using templates.
• Coordinate with team members and document progress for timely completion.
• Work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five days per week.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Spotfire

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

What You Will Do

The Junior Specialist Fraud Analytics Support Specialist will support fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support activities as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position will apply developing skills in areas of specialization, follow established procedures, adapt tools and templates to meet project needs, and complete assigned tasks with specific instructions for new assignments.

• Support fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support activities
• Apply developing analytical, reporting, and documentation skills to complete assigned tasks and support increasingly complex activities.
• Assist with organizing data, preparing draft work products, tracking inputs, updating trackers, and supporting recurring project deliverables.
• Support data cleanup, data review, quality checks, and basic analysis to identify trends, issues, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare meeting notes, status updates, documentation, analytical summaries, and briefing materials using established templates and guidance.
• Follow established processes, procedures, tools, and templates while adapting materials to meet project needs and special requirements.
• Coordinate with team members to request information, clarify assignments, document progress, and support timely completion of assigned work.
• Support knowledge sharing and operational continuity by documenting steps, assumptions, findings, and work products.
• Work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week and collaborate closely with government personnel and contractor team members.

Job Family

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

The Junior Specialist Fraud Analytics Support Specialist will support fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support activities as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position will apply developing skills in areas of specialization, follow established procedures, adapt tools and templates to meet project needs, and complete assigned tasks with specific instructions for new assignments.

• Support fraud analytics operations, data review, documentation, reporting, and project support activities
• Apply developing analytical, reporting, and documentation skills to complete assigned tasks and support increasingly complex activities.
• Assist with organizing data, preparing draft work products, tracking inputs, updating trackers, and supporting recurring project deliverables.
• Support data cleanup, data review, quality checks, and basic analysis to identify trends, issues, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare meeting notes, status updates, documentation, analytical summaries, and briefing materials using established templates and guidance.
• Follow established processes, procedures, tools, and templates while adapting materials to meet project needs and special requirements.
• Coordinate with team members to request information, clarify assignments, document progress, and support timely completion of assigned work.
• Support knowledge sharing and operational continuity by documenting steps, assumptions, findings, and work products.
• Work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week and collaborate closely with government personnel and contractor team members.

What You Will Need

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Information Science, Business, or a related field.
• One (1) or more years of professional experience supporting data analysis, fraud analytics, business operations, project support, technical documentation, reporting, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting data review, documentation, reporting, project coordination, research, or preparation of draft work products.
• Experience following established procedures, using templates, and completing assigned tasks with specific instructions for new assignments.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other collaboration or productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Exposure to fraud analytics, investigations support, reporting activities, business operations, project coordination, or federal consulting environments.
• Experience supporting project operations, data preparation, data quality review, reporting, project tracking, or analytical work products.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, SQL, reporting tools, or analytics tools such as Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing dashboards, trackers, or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Microsoft Excel, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting research, documentation, recurring reporting, stakeholder coordination, or technical writing.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, collaborative development environments, and federal consulting environments.
• Candidate currently possesses an active Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Moderate Background Investigation clearance or has held one within the last six (6) months.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.