Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Overview

This opportunity is for an FBI special agent role designed for candidates with an accounting or finance background. The role is positioned as a chance to move from finance into investigative work, building deeper expertise through challenging assignments, specialized training, and exposure to advanced tools and real-world cases. The position has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

As part of the Bureau, you would apply financial and analytical knowledge to help address threats such as cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and other evolving risks. The organization also emphasizes professional development, a supportive environment, and a strong benefits package.

Major Duties

• Lead and support investigations involving possible violations of federal law, cybersecurity matters, and public safety concerns.
• Use sound judgment, adaptability, and initiative to handle a wide range of investigative situations.
• Build and sustain working relationships with law enforcement partners at the federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Maintain the physical condition needed to carry out law-enforcement responsibilities effectively.

Education

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university. Preferred backgrounds include accounting, business administration, finance, or forensic accounting. Academic credentials must be confirmed with official college transcripts.

Application Instructions

To submit interest, applicants are instructed to begin through the FBIJobs careers site, sign in or create an account, and complete the guided application workflow. Every section of the form must be finished, and all required documents must be attached before submission.

• Resume showing relevant experience, with clear start and end dates; the resume must be no longer than two pages.
• College transcripts, if education is used to qualify or if a positive education requirement applies.
• Veterans should provide DD 214 documentation; disabled veterans should provide DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Applicants should follow the site’s instructions for uploading documents.

Salary

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

Equal Opportunity

The employer states that all qualified applicants will be considered fairly. Hiring decisions are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics or other non-merit factors, unless otherwise allowed by law.

Additional Information

The role requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, is willing to travel when needed, and meets the FBI’s employment eligibility standards.