Junior Financial Operations Research Analyst

Firebird AST is seeking a Junior Financial Operations Research Analyst to support the Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) in Crystal City, VA. Must have experience conducting financial investigations and/or forensic accounting. This is a hybrid role with time required in office and some travel may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support financial investigations, conduct operational research and analysis, analyze financial crime data and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial fraud schemes, money laundering, and other financial crime typologies, possess knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and outreach materials.
• Support communications with HSI leadership with briefings and reports to communicate outcomes and findings on work performed under this contract and how that work furthers key program milestones and connections to HSI via FCU.
• Possess knowledge of drafting HSI leadership announcements to include whitepapers and PowerPoint presentations about key program releases, enhancements, and technical updates that will be distributed to all HSI offices and other Federal Law Enforcement agencies.
• Assist with translating the technical updates and requirements so the end-users see the benefits and understand how these technical tools directly impact their workflows.
• Develop communications to inform Special Agents on new techniques criminals are employing to further their nefarious activities.

REQUIRED

• A minimum 1 year of proven experience in conducting financial investigations, briefing, operational research, and writing reports.
• Experience with forensic accounting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Finance or a related discipline.
• Current passport; some travel may be required CONUS (Continental U.S.) and OCONUS (Outside Continental U.S.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s).
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Finance, Criminal Justice or a related discipline.

CLEARANCE

• Public Trust