Litigation Financial Analyst supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Litigation Financial Analyst to support the United States Attorney's Office. You will trace and analyze financial records from investigations to identify sources of funds and assist prosecutors in forfeiture actions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. A 7- or 10-year background investigation is required; U.S. citizenship is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Three years of accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Trace, review, and analyze financial records from investigations to determine source and delivery of funds.
• Assist prosecutors in developing legal theories for forfeiture and preparing exhibits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Litigation Financial Analyst.

In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Assists the legal team by tracing, reviewing, and analyzing financial records from investigations to determine the source and delivery of funds, and the nature and volume of transactions. This includes understanding account relationships, following criminal proceeds and identifying assets and funds that meet thresholds and legal requirements for forfeiture.
• Assists prosecutors in preparing for court proceedings by developing legal theories for forfeiture and preparing exhibits, charts, and abstracts of the financial evidence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA certification preferred
• Three-years accounting, finance, or other related experience
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Target salary range: $96,280- $110,725. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA’s employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.