Job opening: Forensic Data Analyst

Salary: $120 297 - 203 584 per year

Published at: Aug 31 2023

Company: Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Employment Type: Full-time

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement (DOE) is responsible for investigating suspected violations and enforce the Commodity Exchange Act. All employees are required to follow the Agency’s telework policy. If selected, you will be required to report to your assigned duty station to complete all onboarding procedures.

Duties

This position is in the Forensic Economist Unit of the Division of Enforcement (DOE) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Forensic Economist Unit supports the programmatic work of the Division by performing data analysis to identify whether violations of any provision of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) or Commission Regulations have occurred, with a particular focus on evaluating trade-based violations including market manipulation and disruptive trading.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Background/Security Investigation
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, the applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CT/GS-12) in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Gathering data and developing analytical evidence to identify suspicious activities, patterns or trends through various databases, surveillance systems or from other resources; Creating forensic investigative tools and programs to identify whether trading conduct that is potentially manipulative, disruptive, or otherwise unlawful; and Developing plans and methodologies for conducting forensic quantitative analysis in support of investigations and litigation.

Education

Education is not required and cannot be substituted for specialized experience.

Contacts

Address Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20581 United States
Name: Tiffany Williford
Phone: 202-418-5804
Email: [email protected]

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