Senior Investigative Analyst

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks an experienced investigative analyst to support government benefit fraud and financial crime cases. You will analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to identify fraud indicators, apply typologies, and prepare reports for law enforcement.

The role requires clear written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include data manipulation, link analysis, and collaboration with government partners to refine case

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in investigative analysis for government benefit fraud or financial crime.
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies related to government programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud and financial crime cases.
• Analyze data from public and non-public sources to identify fraud indicators and patterns.
• Apply fraud typologies including identity, eligibility, and organized fraud schemes.
• Prepare investigative reports and referral packages for law enforcement.
• Translate complex data analysis into actionable intelligence products.
• Brief findings to senior government stakeholders in written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate with investigative teams and government partners to refine case direction.
• Support decision-making through clear analytical reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Neo4j

i2 Analyst’s Notebook

Job description

• Conduct investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud and financial crime cases
• Analyze structured and unstructured data from public and non-public sources to identify fraud indicators, anomalies, and behavioral patterns
• Apply knowledge of fraud typologies, including identity fraud, eligibility fraud, and organized fraud schemes
• Support case development through detailed analytical findings and investigative insights
• Utilize analytical tools such as SQL, Excel, Neo4j, and i2 Analyst’s Notebook (or comparable link analysis platforms)
• Perform link analysis to identify relationships among entities, transactions, and suspicious activity
• Query and manipulate datasets to support investigative hypotheses and case validation
• Prepare investigative reports, case summaries, and referral packages suitable for law enforcement action
• Ensure all findings are clearly documented, well-supported, and professionally presented
• Translate complex data analysis into clear, actionable intelligence products
• Brief findings to senior government stakeholders in both written and verbal formats
• Collaborate with investigative teams, analysts, and government partners to refine case direction
• Support decision-making through clear, concise, and timely analytical reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud or financial crime investigations
• Minimum of 3 years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
• Strong understanding of fraud typologies related to government benefit programs, including:
• Identity fraud
• Eligibility fraud
• Organized fraud schemes
• Proficiency with analytical tools, including:
• SQL
• Excel
• Neo4j
• i2 Analyst’s Notebook or comparable link analysis tools
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing investigative reports, referral packages, and case summaries for law enforcement use
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior government stakeholders.