Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $102415 - $133142 Per Year

Job Summary: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

Major Duties:

• This position is also announced under Merit Staffing procedures as 26-DC-12942270-ST. The Financial Analyst investigates and prosecutes various white-collar offenses. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Financial Analyst support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of criminal law. Typical work assignments will include: Plans and coordinates financial forensic investigation encompassing a broad array of long term, complex white collar criminal offenses including: bank fraud, mail and wire fraud; health care fraud, computer fraud; mortgage-related fraud; contract/grant fraud; conflicts of interest, securities fraud; embezzlement money laundering/money laundering networks perpetrating frauds against banks and online through cryptocurrencies; cyber-enabled frauds; accounting fraud, public corruption (both federal and local), and foreign bribery. Defines and identifies the nature of allegations being analyzed, the sources and methods for obtaining evidence and coordinates with financial organizations receiving subpoenas in obtaining all the relevant documentary evidence. Works closely with criminal investigators, paralegal specialists, litigation support specialists and others in compiling documents and physical evidence, creating detailed charts, graphs, summaries, cell phones, videotapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in court documents and proceedings, including motions and at trial. Reviews, reconstructs, analyzes and summarizes voluminous financial and non-financial documents using sophisticated fraud analytical techniques and computer forensic tools to identify sources and uses of illicit funds. Develops a financial profile of the individual or organization that includes the history of events or the restructuring of partial or inadequate records that will help in the criminal investigation. The incumbent serves as an expert in providing forensic financial analysis services related to auditing and accounting in support of corporate fraud investigations pertaining to Financial Institution Fraud investigations and/or Health Care Fraud investigations involving highly complex financial transactions for the USAO-DC. Such investigations involve highly sophisticated financial transactions and complex business operations requiring the analyst to develop and apply advanced techniques or new methodology to identify fraudulent practices and to assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions. This is an identical additional position description and the incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Chief/Chief of the Fraud Section. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (5) duties listed below: Developing and directing a public affairs and strategic communications program for a multi office organization with complex, high visibility matters; Managing external communications for investigations, prosecutions, or civil actions, ensuring timing, content, and release methods comply with policy Drafting and editing press releases, statements, speeches, and talking points, including English and Spanish products for diverse audiences; Advising senior leaders on media strategy and reputational risk, including rapid response decisions for sensitive or controversial issues; Managing social media and web content programs, applying departmental guidance, tracking metrics, and improving outreach effectiveness. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-06