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# Financial Investigations Data Scientist

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $163,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Data Visualization, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Intelligence Analysis, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Oracle (Applications), Blockchain, SQL Databases, Transaction Data, SARS Software Products, Apache Spark, Pyspark, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7dab250a600b254d

## About the Role

* ACTIVE and CURRENT Secret clearance required.
 * Must be U.S. Citizen.
 * Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
 * Four (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 of businesses, companies, beneficial owners, or related parties using analytical techniques and methodologies.
 * Experience working in large-scale data environments utilizing Hive, Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
 * Experience translating analytical findings into memoranda, briefings, recommendations, or other decision-support products.
 * Ability to independently execute analytical projects and collaborate directly with investigators, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and regulatory stakeholders.
 * Willing to work onsite in Washington, DC five (5) days per week.

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.