Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Role overview

Join the FBI as a special agent and put an accounting or finance background to work on investigations that support national security and public safety. This position is exempt from the federal civilian hiring freeze. In this role, you will go beyond traditional financial work by applying analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and technical expertise to complex cases involving cyber threats, terrorism, fraud, and other emerging risks.

The role offers specialized training, hands-on investigative exposure, access to advanced tools, and opportunities to strengthen financial analysis and account reconciliation capabilities while building leadership experience in a mission-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Lead and assist in investigations involving potential violations of federal law, cybersecurity incidents, and public safety matters.
• Use sound judgment, adaptability, and initiative to address changing investigative needs.
• Build and sustain working relationships with local, state, federal, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement partners.
• Maintain the physical conditioning needed to carry out law enforcement responsibilities effectively.

Application instructions

Applicants are expected to submit their interest through the FBIJobs career portal and complete each step of the process. All required sections must be filled out, and supporting documents must be attached for the submission to go through.

• Resume showing relevant work history with clear start and end dates; the resume must be no longer than two pages.
• Supporting documents as applicable.
• College transcripts, if education is being used to qualify 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.

Follow the provided instructions for uploading documents.

Salary

The pay range for this role is $103,236 to $133,200 per year. Compensation may vary based on base pay, locality pay, and availability pay.

Important requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to qualify for a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required.
• Willingness to travel as needed is required.
• Candidates must satisfy the FBI’s employment eligibility standards.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification is required, ideally in accounting or a related discipline such as business administration, finance, or forensic accounting, from a U.S.-accredited college or university. Official college transcripts are required for degree verification.

Equal opportunity

The FBI is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all qualified candidates fairly, without discrimination based on protected characteristics or other non-merit factors.