Guidehouse

Financial Investigations Data Scientist (Consultant)

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active and maintained 'Secret' federal or DoD security clearance.
  • Must be a US citizen due to client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science or Finance.
  • 3+ years of experience with complex dataset analysis and interpretation.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL, including data analytics libraries.
  • Experience with structured/unstructured data in large-scale environments.
  • Ability to create clear documentation of analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support financial crime investigations and related data analysis initiatives.
  • Prepare, analyze, and interpret large datasets for insights.
  • Apply data science and analytical techniques to identify trends and anomalies.
  • Collaborate with senior investigators and data scientists on analytical products.
  • Contribute to data-driven insights that support anti-money laundering efforts.
  • Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate findings.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Support financial crime investigations, enforcement matters, and data analysis initiatives by preparing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets. Apply data science, statistical, and analytical techniques to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and investigative leads that support anti-money laundering (AML) and illicit finance investigations. Working alongside senior investigators, analysts, and data scientists, you will contribute to analytical products, data-driven insights, and investigative support activities.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum of Three(3) years of experience cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
  • Experience using Python, SQL, and data analytics libraries to query, manipulate, and analyze data.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data in large-scale data environments.
  • Experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, anomaly detection, natural language processing, or related analytical techniques.
  • Experience querying and analyzing data using relational databases and data platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hive, Spark, or similar technologies.
  • Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, reports, or other analytical products.
  • Ability to document analytical methodologies and results in a clear, concise, and repeatable manner.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to work from client site in Washington, DC five(5) days a week.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting financial crime, fraud, regulatory, intelligence, or investigative programs.
  • Experience analyzing BSA data, including SARs, CTRs, wire transfers, account activity, or other financial intelligence datasets.
  • Experience performing entity resolution, link analysis, network analysis, or relationship mapping.
  • Experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, law enforcement, regulatory, or other federal government programs.


The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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