Senior Financial Investigator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal service provider in Washington, DC is looking for a Senior Financial Investigator. The role involves conducting investigations related to federal law violations, analyzing complex data, and supporting legal efforts. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with legal teams. A valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship are required for this position, which offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in complex investigations.
• Working knowledge of current investigative techniques.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts investigations for federal cases.
• Prepares reports and provides analyses for litigation.
• Gathers evidence and ensures its validity.
• Works with legal teams to identify violations of law.
• Prepare interim and final investigation reports and charts for motions and trials.
• Advise on planning, scheduling, and resources for investigations.
• Examine books, ledgers, and financial records related to cases.

Skills

Investigation planning

Quantitative analysis

Evidence analysis

Federal law knowledge

Asset investigation

Data analysis

Documentation and reporting

Legal compliance

Data gathering

Cross‑functional collaboration

Investigative planning

Job description

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Mid‑Level

Department: Financial Investigation

CGS is seeking a Senior Financial Investigator to join our team providing legal support and investigative services to a large federal agency.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Plans and conducts investigations
• Performs quantitative, qualitative, or other analysis of relevant facts
• Prepares the results to support the mission
• Develops and analyzes evidence that comes from other investigators and law enforcement officers and collects information relating to this evidence or legal matters under consideration from appropriate primary and secondary sources
• Gathers and analyzes facts including statements, timelines, scientific, or technical data, for the purpose of advancing prosecutorial objectives
• Establishes and/or verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm the authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation
• Provides analysis relevant to violations of federal law, including but not limited to money laundering, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, health care fraud, procurement fraud, and fraud related to other federal programs
• Identifies sources of information and multiple variables
• Conducts asset investigations, verifies employment, and conducts financial analysis to ensure that the target can pay monetary penalties
• Develops understanding of applicable federal, state, or local law to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations
• Devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence to the greatest effect
• Works with the assigned Paralegals or Legal Assistants, and supervisory attorneys to determine applicable statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations
• Performs a variety of ancillary services in direct support of assigned cases and matters
• Uses electronic databases to identify assets, documents, and other physical evidence
• Prepares interim and final reports on the progress of investigations
• Assists in the compilation and analysis of documents and physical evidence, and the creation of charts, graphs, videotapes, and other audio‑visual materials for use in motions and at trial
• Prepares affidavits and testifies in court as required
• Advises on methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations and identifies any resources that may be required
• Examines books, ledgers, payroll records, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation
• Establishes and verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm the authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful case resolution

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in planning and conducting civil or criminal complex investigations concerning misuse of public, private, or insurance funds
• Working knowledge of current investigative techniques including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information
• Must have a valid driver's license
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in law enforcement
• Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data using common software programs
• Experience in reviewing and understanding financial records
• Experience in interviewing potential witnesses
• Previous experience with the United States Army, Department of Homeland Security, or other large federal agency

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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