Financial Investigations Data Scientist

Guidehouse seeks a Financial Investigations Data Scientist to lead analytics supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams supporting complex financial crime investigations and enforcement matters.
• Use advanced data science to analyze structured and unstructured datasets to detect patterns of illicit financial activity and support investigative findings.
• Develop analytical products used in regulatory and enforcement decision-making.
• Independently execute analytical projects and collaborate with investigators, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active and current Secret clearance required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience developing analytical methods, models, tools, or workflows that deliver actionable insights.
• Experience analyzing financial data and BSA filings, including SARs, CTRs, wire transfers, transaction records, account activity, or related financial intelligence datasets.
• Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, PySpark, machine learning, natural language processing, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Experience performing entity resolution for businesses, companies, beneficial owners, or related parties.
• Experience working in large-scale data environments using Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations, or other decision-support products.
• Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC five days per week.

Technologies

• Python, SQL, PySpark
• Machine learning, Natural language processing
• Data visualization, Statistical analysis
• Entity resolution
• Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Benefits

• 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

Job Family

• Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required

• Up to 10%

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience supporting investigations involving money laundering, proliferation financing, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, cyber-enabled financial crime, or complex fraud schemes.
• Experience analyzing blockchain, virtual currency, Fedwire, correspondent banking, or international transaction data.
• Experience supporting enforcement actions, regulatory reviews, or investigative matters.
• Prior experience supporting FinCEN, Treasury, DOJ, DHS, or other federal law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

Location: Washington, DC (onsite)  |  Salary range: USD 98,000 - 163,000 per year