Special Agent with Accounting and Finance Expertise

Position Overview

This role is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As a Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), your career hinges on your ability to think analytically and respond decisively in situations impacting national security. Leveraging your accounting and finance experience, this role offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges such as cybercrime, terrorism, and fraud by identifying patterns and uncovering critical information that safeguards public safety.

Transition and Growth

Your background in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, and proficiency with tools like R programming and Tableau prepares you to evolve from contributing to investigations to leading them. The FBI supports your professional development with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment balancing flexibility and resources.

Key Duties

• Plan and execute investigations involving federal law violations, cybersecurity threats, and public safety concerns.
• Exhibit sound judgment and adaptability in addressing diverse investigative challenges.
• Establish and maintain effective collaborations with law enforcement agencies across federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Maintain physical fitness standards necessary for law enforcement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Must be willing and able to travel as the job requires.
• Must meet all FBI Employment Eligibility criteria.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, or forensic accounting, from an accredited U.S. institution.

Transcripts verifying degrees are required.

Compensation

Salary ranges between $93,749 and $133,200, adjusted based on location, base pay, and availability pay.

Application Process

Submit a concise resume (maximum two pages) detailing relevant experience with clear start and end dates. Attach required supporting documents such as college transcripts and, if applicable, veterans’ documents (DD 214, SF-15, VA letter dated 1991 or later). Follow the official FBI application platform instructions carefully to complete all submission steps.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The FBI is committed to equal employment opportunity, making selections without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, age, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, or personal favoritism.