Senior Investigative Analyst

At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it.

We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins.

Ardent is seeking a Senior Investigative Analyst to join our team.  

This is a remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a Senior Investigative Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC. This is an onsite position supporting government benefit fraud investigations and financial crime analysis.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques to identify fraud patterns, support investigative case development, and produce high-quality reports and referrals for law enforcement and government stakeholders. This role requires strong experience working with both structured and unstructured data, as well as the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior decision-makers.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and experienced in supporting complex fraud investigations involving government benefit programs and financial crimes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Investigative Analysis & Fraud Detection

• 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.

Data Analysis & Tool Utilization

• 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.

Reporting & Case Documentation

• 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.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Requirements: 

• • 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.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.