Accountant; Forensics GS-, HQ Divisions

Position: ACCOUNTANT (FORENSICS), 0510, GS-13, HQ Divisions (All US Citizens)

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 64329

Opening Date:

April 13, 2026

Closing Date:

April 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title Forensic Accountant Full Performance Level GS-13 Division

• Counter terrorism Division (CTD) located in McLean, VA - Leads law enforcement and domestic intelligence efforts to defeat terrorism.
• Counterintelligence Division (CD) located in Washington, D.C.
• Defeats hostile intelligence activities targeting the U.S.

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• Counter terrorism Division (CTD) located in McLean, VA - Leads law enforcement and domestic intelligence efforts to defeat terrorism.
• Counterintelligence Division (CD) located in Washington, D.C.
• Defeats hostile intelligence activities targeting the U.S.

Location Washington D.C. or McLean, VA Counter terrorism (CTD) Working Hours 8:15 am-5:00 pm Monday - Friday (Hours may vary based on division need) Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available Multiple Questions Email: mrcallen and ashartzell Salary GS-13: $--$ To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to 20%.

Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite. Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• If the selectee is not an on-board FBI Financial Analyst or Forensic Accountant, the selectee approved for hire will be required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Once training dates are established, employees will be notified in advance.
• To be given promotional consideration, current Forensic Accountants that have completed FACTS 18-02 or later must have completed their New Forensic Accountant Development Program (logbook) prior to the closing of the job posting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily sedentary, however some physical effort may be required such as bending or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides knowledge with respect to accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws and systems, conventional and non-conventional financial institutions, and profit/non-profit businesses. Develops or assists with developing new forensic accounting techniques applicable to various financial investigations.
• Independently conducts forensic analysis of financial data. Conducts and coordinates the examination of financial aspects of the investigation in cooperation with case agents, prosecuting attorneys and others.
• Assesses the value of financial evidence; unravels sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity. Provides financial profiles of individuals and groups. Compiles detailed financial findings and conclusions to prepare in-depth forensic accounting reports.
• Utilizes various computer applications to review and interpret implications on a vast number and variety of financial transactions, and other corporate, business, and financial…