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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