Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Role Overview

This FBI special agent opening is designed for professionals with an accounting or finance background who want to move into investigative work. The role combines financial expertise with hands-on casework, requiring critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration with experienced teams addressing national security risks. You will use your analytical abilities to help detect and combat threats such as cybercrime, terrorism, fraud, and other emerging risks.

The role also includes specialized training, practical investigative exposure, and access to modern tools and technology to strengthen your financial analysis and reconciliation capabilities. The organization emphasizes long-term professional development, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. This vacancy is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Major Duties

• Lead and support investigations involving possible breaches of federal law, cybersecurity incidents, and public safety concerns.
• Use sound judgment, initiative, and flexibility to respond to changing investigative needs.
• Develop and preserve working relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement partners.
• Maintain the fitness level needed to carry out law enforcement responsibilities effectively.

Application Instructions

Applicants are expected to complete the online submission process in full and attach all required documents. A resume is required and must include relevant work history with clear start and end dates. The resume may not exceed two pages. Depending on eligibility route, additional documents may include college transcripts, and veterans may need to provide DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Salary Information

The stated pay range for this position is $103,236 to $133,200. Compensation is based on base pay, locality pay, and availability pay.

Key Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You need to be eligible for a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• You must be prepared to travel when required.
• You must satisfy the FBI’s employment eligibility standards.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university is required, with preference for accounting or a related discipline such as business administration, finance, or forensic accounting. Educational credentials must be verified through official transcripts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants fairly. Selection is made without unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics or any other non-merit factor unless specifically permitted by law.