Culmen International Is Seeking A Data Scientist / Data Analyst (OIG)Culmen International is seeking a Data Scientist / Data Analyst to support the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of Inspector General (OIG). This role provides advanced analytics in support of audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigative/law-enforcement activities.
The position is full-time, on-site in Washington, DC, with occasional ad-hoc telework authorized by the COR.What You'll Do in Your New RoleProgram Management & Work IntakeReceive and clarify analytic task requests from OIG stakeholdersDefine objectives, data needs, assumptions, and timelinesTrack milestones, deliverables, and risksData Acquisition, Preparation & IntegrationCollect data from government systems and approved external sourcesClean, normalize, validate, and transform structured and unstructured datasetsPerform entity resolution, record linkage, and dataset integrationMaintain documentation for reproducibility and defensibilityAudit Analytics SupportConduct risk-based analytics, trend analysis, exception testing, and sampling supportPrepare charts, tables, dashboards, and workpaper-ready analytic productsInvestigative & Law-Enforcement AnalyticsPerform financial/transactional analysis, tracing, anomaly detection, and link analysisBuild timelines, geospatial analysis (when authorized), and investigative visualizationsPrepare analytical summaries for case development, affidavits, subpoenas, and prosecution supportAdvanced Analytics & ModelingApply statistical methods, classification, clustering, forecasting, and anomaly detectionDevelop and validate machine learning models (when approved)Conduct NLP, document analytics, and graph/network analysisDashboarding & VisualizationDevelop dashboards for audit risk monitoring, investigative trends, hotline analytics, and oversight metricsProduce heat maps, link diagrams, geospatial maps, and executive briefingsSecurity, Privacy & Sensitive Data HandlingWork with law-enforcement sensitive, procurement-sensitive, and controlled unclassified informationFollow all DFC OIT security and privacy requirementsKnowledge TransferDocument scripts, workflows, and model logicProvide training, demonstrations, and user guidesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information systems, accounting, finance, economics, operations research, business analytics, or a closely related fieldMinimum 8 years of specialized experience in: data analytics, audit analytics, investigative analytics, fraud detection, forensic financial analysis, or similar fieldsDemonstrated ability to: collect, clean, validate, integrate, and analyze complex datasetsdevelop dashboards, visualizations, and written analytic productscommunicate methods, assumptions, and results clearly to stakeholdersU.S. CitizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceAbility to work on-site at DFC Headquarters in Washington, DC (occasional ad-hoc telework allowed)Desired QualificationsExperience supporting a Federal Office of Inspector General, federal law enforcement, or audit organizationExperience with: investigations, hotline analysis, fraud-risk modelingtransaction tracing, anomaly detection, link analysis, entity resolution, timeline analysishandling sensitive, nonpublic, or law-enforcement-sensitive informationAdvanced degree in a relevant fieldProfessional certifications such as: CFE, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFF, or analytics/BI platform certificationsAbout the CompanyCulmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)401k – Vested immediately and 4% matchLife insurance and disability paid by the companySupplemental Insurance AvailableOpportunities for Training and Continuing Education12 Paid HolidaysAt Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.