Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Role overview

This FBI special agent role is designed for professionals with an accounting or finance background who want to apply their expertise in a national security setting. The position has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. In this role, you will combine financial knowledge with investigative work to help address threats such as cybercrime, terrorism, fraud, and other emerging risks.

The organization offers specialized training, practical investigative exposure, access to advanced tools and technology, and opportunities to strengthen your analytical and reconciliation skills while building leadership capability. A supportive environment and a strong benefits package are part of the overall offering.

Key duties

• Lead and support investigations into possible breaches of federal law, cyber-related activity, and public safety matters.
• Use sound judgment, flexibility, and initiative to handle complex investigative situations.
• Build and sustain working relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement partners.
• Maintain the physical conditioning needed to carry out law enforcement responsibilities.

Application steps

Applicants are directed to the FBIJobs careers platform to start the process. After opening the application, candidates need to sign in or create an account, then complete the step-by-step submission flow. Every section must be filled out and all required documents must be attached for the interest submission to be successful.

• A resume that clearly lists relevant work history along with start and end dates. The resume must be no longer than two pages.
• Supporting documents, which may include college transcripts if the applicant is qualifying through education or if a positive education requirement applies.
• Veterans should include DD 214. Disabled veterans should include DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $103,236.00 to $133,200.00. Compensation is based on base pay, locality, and availability pay.

Eligibility and requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Willingness to travel when needed is required.
• Applicants must satisfy the FBI’s employment eligibility standards.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, preferably in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or forensic accounting, from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• All degrees must be confirmed through official college transcripts.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without unlawful discrimination.

Additional information

This position is located in the Greater New Orleans Region. No opening count, start date, or application deadline was provided.