Mail Fraud Investigative Financial Analyst ISA II-B

TITLE: Mail Fraud Investigative Financial Analyst ISA II-B

LOCATION: USPIS – Washington D.C.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)

SCHEDULE: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

About KACE:

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About the Role:

The Investigative Support Analyst provides task-specific investigative support to designated criminal and civil investigations in the Inspection Service field division offices.

Work Duties and Tasks:

Analysis

• Review and analyze business records; trace proceeds of illegal activity in order to prepare cash flow analysis; perform personal wealth analysis and related financial transactions; present findings in reports and presentations in non-technical terminology to various audiences.

Research

• Data-mine Postal records and other databases to indentify fraudulent activity; prepare reports documenting analytical results; disseminate research results to appropriate contact(s) in a timely manner.

Planning and Preparation

• Complete assigned tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes to support the criminal or civil investigation, as appropriate; assist Postal Inspectors with developing intelligence for criminal investigations; prepare initial investigative research; compile basic background information to include, but not limited to, researching all pertinent records and other data.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Responsible for documenting and reporting analytical results, creating graphic displays and reports that present clear and concise representations of the information analyzed; and disseminating data as required by the assigned task(s).

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of eight years investigative experience planning, conducting and participating in complex financial investigations with a minimum of five years specialized experience in areas such as mail fraud, money laundering, organized crime, forfeiture or similar area of criminal activity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal statutes and the federal rules of criminal and civil procedure;
• Extensive experience in communicating orally and in writing to clearly explain steps and results in research and analysis using multiple mediums such as charts and reports;
• Extensive Open Source Intelligence gathering experience, conducting research using the Internet, commercial/public databases, social media, and other sources.
• Demonstrated significant ability to analyze investigative results and present sound recommendations for additional investigative action;
• Extensive experience in analyzing data and interpreting patterns or trends using the appropriate analytical techniques and methods;
• Demonstrated extensive ability to prepare complex criminal and/or civil investigations;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with proven ability to influence across functions and disciplines;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with the ability to create and execute macros, create and modify pivot tables, utilize VLOOKUP, if/then formulas, and conditional formatting;
• Prior experience investigating complex financial investigations;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with competing priorities and meet deliverables;
• Experience reviewing bank statements; deposits; and debit transactions, including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), loan applications, and related records to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide illicit assets
• Experience with Bank Secrecy (BSA) data; tracking money laundering and structuring activities of transnational criminal organizations
• Experience with Comprehensive Financial Investigative Solution (CFIS) Software, or other financial analytical software.

Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.comKACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].