Financial Investigative Analyst ISA I-C

TITLE: FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

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:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference!

KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation's safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employeeit's The KACE Way.

KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.

The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Join KACE and make a difference!

About the Role:

The Financial Investigative Analyst (FIA) provides task-specific investigative support to designated criminal and civil investigations of the Inspection Service. The FIA conducts financial investigative analytics, research, and analysis to support and further the financial aspects of Postal Inspection Service investigations. The FIA supports Inspection Service criminal programs, including, but not limited to, mail fraud, mail theft, prohibited mailings, money laundering, and forfeiture.

What you will do:

• Reviews and evaluates project and case background data to determine case type and identify best course of action. Evaluates available analytic tools to determine if a customized solution would best serve the project; develops customized analytic solutions.
• Facilitates meetings with Postal Inspectors or field analysts to discuss case, identify analytic needs, and develop project timeline and regular touch points.
• Reviews, accepts, and handles evidence and Grand Jury Materials related to case work following appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Imports financial statements and data files into financial analytics software (e.g., Comprehensive Financial Investigative Solution (CFIS), Bank Scan, I-Sight); evaluates, separates, and organizes layers to determine data needed for extraction.
• Conducts thorough analysis on financial data (e.g., indexing, reconciling statements, identifying accounts) to make associations between accounts, activities, and people to identify leads significant to an investigation.
• Evaluates analysis results to identify anomalies, trends, and patterns to aid in resolving investigative cases. Works with Investigators to refine and hone analysis.
• Evaluates transactions and reports in the financial analytics software and customized solutions to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of items.
• Reviews and evaluates reports to identify trends and develop recommendations. Creates custom reports to support investigative efforts. Leads meetings with Postal Inspectors to discuss findings and identify any additional analysis needs.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and/or a minimum of five years of work experience demonstrating the ability to review, audit and safeguard sensitive information, conduct analysis, conduct research, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. A Bachelor's Degree in the in the field of Finance, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Audit, Business, Information Systems, Data Science, or Programming is highly desired.

• Ability to prioritize and plan within a project while ensuring all relevant factors and issues have been considered and resolved.
• Ability to understand and research problems to formulate appropriate analytical approaches.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive/confidential information according to policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial data, report results, and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies to ensure data quality.
• Ability to use Financial Analytics Software (e.g., Comprehensive Financial Investigative Solution, Bank Scan, I-Sight) sufficient to analyze financial data, identifying trends and anomalies, and produce reports.
• Skill using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software sufficient to develop briefings and presentations for managers at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a level sufficient to clearly convey information, findings, and recommendations to varied audiences, both internal and external.
• Experience in use of quality control measures to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency in data.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direct supervision; and maintain confidentiality of the work performed.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Desired Skills: Experience using Python, R or SQL.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE 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.