Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent is a company dedicated to supporting the federal government’s national security and defense priorities. They are seeking a Senior Investigative Analyst to conduct investigative analysis and support government benefit fraud investigations and financial crime analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud and financial crime cases
- Analyze structured and unstructured data from public and non-public sources to identify fraud indicators, anomalies, and behavioral patterns
- Apply knowledge of fraud typologies, including identity fraud, eligibility fraud, and organized fraud schemes
- Support case development through detailed analytical findings and investigative insights
- Utilize analytical tools such as SQL, Excel, Neo4j, and i2 Analyst’s Notebook (or comparable link analysis platforms)
- Perform link analysis to identify relationships among entities, transactions, and suspicious activity
- Query and manipulate datasets to support investigative hypotheses and case validation
- Prepare investigative reports, case summaries, and referral packages suitable for law enforcement action
- Ensure all findings are clearly documented, well-supported, and professionally presented
- Translate complex data analysis into clear, actionable intelligence products
- Brief findings to senior government stakeholders in both written and verbal formats
- Collaborate with investigative teams, analysts, and government partners to refine case direction
- Support decision-making through clear, concise, and timely analytical reporting
Skills
- + Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- + Minimum of **3 years of professional experience** in investigative analysis supporting government benefit fraud or financial crime investigations
- + Minimum of **3 years of experience** analyzing structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
- + Strong understanding of fraud typologies related to government benefit programs, including: Identity fraud, Eligibility fraud, Organized fraud schemes
- + Proficiency with analytical tools, including: SQL, Excel, Neo4j, i2 Analyst's Notebook or comparable link analysis tools
- + Minimum of **3 years of experience** preparing investigative reports, referral packages, and case summaries for law enforcement use
- + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior government stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Flexible PTO
- Federal holidays off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Wellness stipends
- A culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability
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