Investigative Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Title: Mail Fraud Investigative Analyst

Location: Washington, DC

Security Clearance: Top Secret desired, but not required

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

Salary Approximately $100,000-110,000 Annually

Division: Mail Fraud

Level: ISA II-B

About KACE:

KACE delivers technology-enabled mission services that advance public health, public safety and national security, combining our large-scale operational capabilities with advanced technologies and data insights to meet the government's most complex challenges.

At KACE, purpose and service are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a part in the mission. Our employees bring a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives to the critical government operations we support, making a measurable impact every day. This is purpose-driven work, and we are committed to delivering a workforce that is mission-focused, accountable, and dedicated to advancing the nation's safety, security and performance.

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Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 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 experience in conducting research using the Internet and other commercial/public databases;
• Demonstrated significant ability to analyze investigative results and present sound recommendations for additional investigative action;
• Extensive experience developing civil and/or criminal cases for presentation to the appropriate prosecution authority;
• Extensive experience identifying the appropriate analytical techniques and methods during an investigation;
• Demonstrated extensive ability to prepare complex criminal and/or civil investigations;
• Demonstrated extensive experience showing the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated significant ability to prepare a final work product;
• Prior experience investigating complex financial investigations;
• Prior experience developing forfeiture in an investigation;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products, Adobe Acrobat Pro, i2, financial analytical software;
• Experience researching social media activity;
• Knowledge of FinCEN and Anti Money Laundering processes.

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:

• A Bachelor' Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of ten (10) years investigative experience planning, conducting and participating in complex financial investigations with a minimum of five (5) years specialized experience in areas such as mail fraud, money laundering, organized crime, forfeiture or similar area of criminal activity.

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.
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10%
• 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 recruiting@kacecompany.com.