Principal - Fraud Analytics Technical Lead (Consulting Manager)

Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Principal Fraud Analytics Technical Lead to guide fraud analytics workstreams and coordinate analytical product delivery. You will provide technical leadership, refine detection logic, and support platform operations across investigations and reporting.

You’ll work with data engineers and analysts to improve fraud detection and analytics workflows. You will present technical briefings and lead the development of indicators, models, and dashboards, ensuring data quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with strong analytical foundation.
• 7+ years’ experience in fraud analytics, cybersecurity analytics, or related delivery.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fraud analytics workstreams and coordinate delivery.
• Develop indicators, detection logic, and analytical algorithms.
• Prepare technical briefings, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support data ingestion, schema alignment, and data quality reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to meet investigative needs.

Skills

Fraud analytics

Cybersecurity analytics

Data science

Data engineering

Predictive analytics

Incident response

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, OR related STEM field

Tools

Python

R

Java

SQL

No-SQL

Spark

Elasticsearch

Parquet

Splunk

PowerPoint

Word / Excel

HTML / Flask / JavaScript

Linux shell

Job description

Job Family:Data Science & AnalysisTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Principal Fraud Analytics Technical Lead will lead day-to-day execution of fraud analytics workstreams, coordinate delivery of analytical products, and provide technical guidance supporting fraud monitoring, investigations, reporting, and platform operations. This position will use broad judgment to select methods and techniques, analyze complex situations and data, prepare briefings and recommendations, and provide task-level technical guidance to improve fraud detection, analytics workflows, and operational outcomes.Lead execution of assigned fraud analytics workstreams, continuous enhancements, application onboarding activities, platform support efforts, and stakeholder coordination activities.Analyze complex situations and data using professional concepts, methodologies, and broad judgment to identify fraudulent activity, anomalous behavior, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.Identify alternative applications for existing tools, techniques, technologies, data models, and analytics workflows to improve results and influence operational outcomes.Provide day-to-day technical leadership and work coordination to support timely completion of analytics, reporting, data integration, and investigative activities.Implement, test, validate, and maintain fraud indicators, detection logic, analytical algorithms, predictive models, and statistical analysis approaches.Support data ingestion, schema alignment, data quality review, extract, transform, load activities, and analytics workflow improvements.Collaborate with technical teams, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, evaluate options, and support delivery of fraud analytics capabilities.Prepare and present technical briefings, reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and recommendations based on analytical findings and operational needs.Support investigative and forensic analysis of transactional, behavioral, and system activity data to identify trends, root causes, and potential attack vectors.Track workstream progress, coordinate task assignments, and support delivery of recurring reports, analytical findings, and stakeholder briefings.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, or a STEM related field.SEVEN (7) or more years of professional experience supporting fraud analytics, cybersecurity analytics, data science, data engineering, predictive analytics, incident response, investigations, platform advisory, or related technical delivery.Experience leading tasks or program segments in data analytics, cybersecurity, fraud analytics, systems integration, or platform advisory environments.Experience analyzing complex situations and data using professional concepts, methodologies, broad judgment, and independent problem solving.Experience preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, dashboards, recommendations, or executive-ready analytical products.Experience providing technical direction, mentorship, or task-level leadership to team members completing analytics, data integration, documentation, or investigative tasks.Experience leading day-to-day technical execution of analytical projects, investigations, or delivery teams.Experience using tools and technologies such as Python, R, Java, Linux shell scripting, SQL/no-SQL databases, Spark, Elasticsearch, Parquet, SIEM platforms including Splunk, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.Experience with web development languages and frameworks such as HTML, Python/Flask, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, or React in support of platform advisory, analytics ecosystem, data/application integration, dashboard, or application-facing analytics work.Ability and willingness to work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting fraud analytics, cybersecurity analytics, data science, or incident response in a federal or large enterprise environment.Experience supporting online application monitoring, identity verification, digital identity, credential service provider integrations, or large-scale transaction monitoring environments.Experience developing or supporting machine learning models, predictive models, statistical models, analytical algorithms, fraud indicators, or detection logic.Experience with SIEM platforms, including Splunk, cybersecurity monitoring technologies, or large-scale log analysis.Experience supporting incident response, investigations, open-source research, threat intelligence, or stakeholder coordination.Experience supporting data ingestion, schema alignment, data source onboarding, data architecture, or analytics workflow integration.Experience developing dashboards or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Microsoft Excel, or similar tools.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.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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental 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 bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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]. 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