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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

SOC 13-2099.04Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers fraud examination, financial investigation, and analytics work conducted in corporate, governmental, and professional services environments, from supervised entry-level case support through executive-level strategy and expert testimony.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Financial documents relevant to a fraud case — gather and organize under direct supervisor guidance within a structured corporate or government investigation unit.
  2. Case activity logs and records — create and maintain using standardized database templates under close oversight in an entry-level fraud analysis role.
  3. Accounting software and spreadsheet tools — operate to input and retrieve transactional data during routine fraud screening assignments.
  4. Written investigation summaries — draft following established report templates with supervisor review before submission in a financial crimes unit.
  5. Witness statements — assist in collecting by preparing question lists and taking notes during structured interviews supervised by a senior examiner.
  6. Fraudulent activity patterns — recognize using risk management data and analysis software while reviewing flagged transaction reports.
  7. Law enforcement coordination protocols — follow by routing documented findings to designated contacts under direction from lead investigators.
  8. Legal and regulatory terminology common to fraud investigations — apply correctly when reading case files and government statutes in a compliance environment.
  9. Electronic mail and office suite software — use to communicate case status updates and organize investigative materials within a team setting.
  10. Active listening techniques — apply during team briefings and witness interviews to accurately capture and document key details in a supervised field assignment.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Financial records from multiple sources — gather, cross-reference, and authenticate with reduced oversight as part of a mid-stage corporate fraud investigation.
  2. Suspect and witness interviews — conduct independently using structured questioning techniques to elicit reliable statements in a financial crimes environment.
  3. Investigation finding reports — prepare with clear, well-organized prose that meets legal and organizational standards for internal and external audiences.
  4. Case databases and investigation logs — manage and update consistently across concurrent active cases within a fraud analysis team.
  5. Risk management and business intelligence software — apply to identify anomalies and emerging fraud schemes across large transactional datasets.
  6. Investigative efforts — coordinate with law enforcement officers and attorneys by sharing relevant documentation and attending joint case review meetings.
  7. Fraud investigation team activities — participate actively by contributing analysis, meeting deadlines, and supporting junior colleagues on assigned cases.
  8. Deductive and inductive reasoning — apply to construct logical evidentiary timelines from incomplete financial and operational data in a regulated industry setting.
  9. Courtroom testimony preparation — support senior examiners by organizing exhibits, summarizing findings, and rehearsing key points before scheduled hearings.
  10. Time management disciplines — apply to balance multiple case workloads and regulatory reporting deadlines within a busy fraud investigations department.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex multi-source financial document sets — analyze autonomously to identify fraudulent schemes, asset concealment, and money-laundering patterns in high-stakes corporate investigations.
  2. Formal witness and suspect interviews — lead independently, applying advanced social perceptiveness and persuasion skills to navigate adversarial or uncooperative subjects.
  3. Comprehensive written investigation reports — author to a standard suitable for litigation, regulatory submission, and executive stakeholder review without editorial oversight.
  4. Non-routine fraud scenarios involving novel schemes — investigate by synthesizing accounting knowledge, legal statutes, and data analytics tools to reach defensible conclusions.
  5. Cross-functional investigation teams — lead or direct, assigning tasks, resolving analytical conflicts, and ensuring coordinated case progression across disciplines.
  6. Law enforcement agencies and legal counsel — coordinate with strategically, sharing evidence packages and aligning investigative timelines to support prosecution or civil action.
  7. Expert court testimony — deliver clearly and confidently, presenting technical financial findings to judges, juries, and opposing counsel in complex fraud proceedings.
  8. Information retrieval and database query tools — employ proficiently to surface hidden relationships between entities, accounts, and transactions in large forensic datasets.
  9. Fraud risk indicators — monitor systematically across organizational systems, recommending policy or control improvements based on pattern analysis and professional judgment.
  10. Instructional guidance — provide to junior investigators on interview methodology, documentation standards, and analytical techniques during active case assignments.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Enterprise-wide fraud investigation strategy — design and implement, setting methodology standards, technology investments, and risk tolerance frameworks for a large organization or practice.
  2. Investigation team structure and professional development — establish by mentoring senior examiners, defining career pathways, and building instructional programs for analysts at all levels.
  3. Organizational fraud risk governance — lead by advising executive leadership and boards on emerging threat landscapes, regulatory obligations, and mitigation priorities.
  4. Cross-agency and multi-jurisdictional investigations — orchestrate by building sustained relationships with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and legal counsel at the institutional level.
  5. Advanced data analytics and business intelligence platforms — champion adoption of across the fraud function, setting data governance policies and quality standards for investigative use.
  6. Complex, high-profile litigation — serve as principal expert witness, delivering authoritative testimony and withstanding rigorous cross-examination on multimillion-dollar fraud matters.
  7. Investigation methodology frameworks — author and publish, contributing to professional standards bodies and elevating the field's practice norms beyond a single organization.
  8. Organizational accountability culture — shape through integrity-centered leadership, communicating ethical standards and fraud-awareness expectations across business units.
  9. Resource allocation and case prioritization — direct at the portfolio level, balancing investigative capacity against organizational risk exposure and regulatory deadlines.
  10. Strategic partnerships with external stakeholders — negotiate and maintain, including regulators, insurers, and audit firms, to advance coordinated fraud prevention and detection initiatives.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. Basic document triage — feeds scanned financial records and transaction logs into an AI tool to surface potential anomalies, then manually confirms each flagged item before adding it to the case file Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Investigative report drafting — delegates first-draft written summaries of investigation findings to an AI assistant using structured case notes, then edits for legal precision and factual accuracy before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Fraud pattern recognition — queries an AI tool with transaction datasets to identify recurring schemes and outlier behaviors, cross-checking AI-generated patterns against witness statements and source documents Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Database and log maintenance — directs an AI assistant to extract, classify, and populate fraud-activity databases from raw documentary evidence, auditing output entries for completeness and consistency Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Interview preparation — uses an AI tool to synthesize background financial data and prior case records into targeted question sets before conducting witness or suspect interviews, retaining full judgment over interview strategy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Multi-source synthesis — orchestrates an AI workflow that ingests financial records, correspondence, and public filings simultaneously, producing a consolidated timeline that the examiner then validates and annotates Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. End-to-end case architecture — designs multi-step AI-assisted investigation pipelines covering document ingestion, anomaly detection, and draft reporting, while maintaining human authorship of legal conclusions and referral decisions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output governance — establishes unit-level standards for when AI-generated findings require independent corroboration, based on measured autonomy limits and the occupation's position in the AI-augmented quadrant of the impact matrix Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Complex fraud methodology development — integrates AI-driven data science techniques with active listening and critical thinking to build novel detection frameworks for emerging fraud typologies, contributing institutional guidance on tool reliability Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 109
Augment share: 10.9%
Time saved: 84.5%
AI autonomy: 3.12
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Interview preparation — drafts basic question sets for witness interviews using standard fraud investigation templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Report drafting — writes preliminary summaries of financial document findings using clear, factual language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Witness interviewing — elicits consistent and relevant statements from cooperative witnesses through structured, active-listening techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigation documentation — composes detailed written logs of investigative activities with accurate chronological sequencing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder briefing — conveys case status updates to supervisors using clear verbal summaries free of unnecessary jargon Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Suspect interviewing — conducts strategic interviews with uncooperative or evasive subjects, adapting questioning techniques to surface inconsistencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Formal report writing — prepares comprehensive written investigation reports that withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-agency coordination — communicates investigation findings to law enforcement officers and attorneys with precision and appropriate legal framing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Expert testimony — presents investigation findings and methodology in court with clarity, confidence, and responsiveness under cross-examination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Communication standard-setting — establishes written and verbal reporting standards for fraud investigation teams, ensuring consistency and evidentiary integrity across all case documentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership8 statements
Emerging
  1. Task ownership — takes personal responsibility for assigned document-gathering tasks and delivers results without requiring repeated direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team participation — contributes reliably to fraud investigation team tasks under the guidance of senior examiners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Investigation coordination — organizes and sequences investigative activities to keep case momentum on track within defined timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer guidance — shares investigative techniques and documentation practices with less experienced colleagues during active case work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Team leadership — leads fraud investigation teams, assigns responsibilities, and ensures all evidentiary standards are met throughout the case lifecycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Agency coordination — directs collaborative efforts between internal investigation units, law enforcement, and legal counsel to align investigative strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program leadership — builds and oversees fraud investigation functions, including hiring, training, and establishing operational protocols that scale across complex, multi-case environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional influence — champions fraud prevention culture at the organizational level, engaging executive leadership and external stakeholders to drive systemic change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning awareness — identifies personal knowledge gaps in forensic accounting or legal procedure and seeks out relevant resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Process reflection — recognizes when a chosen investigative approach is not yielding results and flags the issue for supervisor review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical self-monitoring — tracks the quality and completeness of own case documentation and self-corrects before submission for review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigative strategy evaluation — assesses whether current evidence-gathering methods align with the scope and complexity of the fraud under investigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive bias recognition — identifies and mitigates confirmation bias when evaluating financial evidence, ensuring conclusions follow evidence rather than assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Case strategy refinement — evaluates mid-investigation progress against original hypotheses and adjusts analytical approach based on emerging findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Investigative knowledge architecture — models and articulates own investigative reasoning process to mentor junior analysts, making implicit fraud-detection heuristics explicit and teachable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Practice improvement — systematically reviews closed cases to extract lessons learned and integrates them into updated investigation frameworks and training materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking8 statements
Emerging
  1. Evidence identification — distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant financial documents when gathering materials for an investigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pattern recognition — identifies surface-level anomalies in financial records using established red-flag indicators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Hypothesis formation — constructs evidence-based hypotheses about fraud mechanisms after reviewing transaction records, contracts, and account histories Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Source evaluation — assesses the credibility and reliability of witness statements against corroborating documentary evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Fraud scheme analysis — deconstructs complex fraud schemes involving multiple actors, accounts, or jurisdictions by systematically evaluating financial data, digital records, and testimonial evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Legal reasoning alignment — evaluates the strength and admissibility of gathered evidence against relevant legal standards before finalizing investigation reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Investigative framework design — develops analytical models for detecting novel or emerging fraud typologies by synthesizing cross-industry data, regulatory intelligence, and case experience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Judgment under ambiguity — renders well-reasoned investigative conclusions in high-stakes cases with incomplete evidence, clearly articulating the logical basis and confidence level of each finding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration8 statements
Emerging
  1. Team integration — participates constructively in fraud investigation team meetings, sharing gathered information and respecting established case protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Information sharing — compiles and shares relevant financial documents with team members in a timely and organized manner Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-functional contribution — works effectively with legal, compliance, and IT colleagues to obtain and interpret data needed for active investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — addresses differing interpretations of evidence within the investigation team through evidence-focused discussion rather than positional debate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-agency collaboration — coordinates investigative activities with law enforcement officers and prosecutors, aligning timelines, evidence-sharing protocols, and legal strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared case management — co-manages complex investigations with parallel workstreams, ensuring team members maintain consistent documentation standards and case integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative ecosystem leadership — builds and sustains trusted working relationships across regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and external legal counsel to enable rapid, coordinated responses to large-scale fraud events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team capability development — cultivates a high-performing investigation team by fostering knowledge exchange, psychological safety, and shared accountability for case outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character8 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality adherence — handles sensitive financial and personal investigation data with discretion, following established data-handling protocols consistently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Factual integrity — records investigative findings accurately without omission or embellishment, even when findings are inconclusive Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical decision-making — recognizes and refuses to act on pressure to suppress or alter investigation findings that conflict with organizational interests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability — takes ownership of errors in documentation or evidence handling and initiates corrective action before the error affects case outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Investigative impartiality — conducts fraud investigations with objectivity, applying the same evidentiary standards regardless of the seniority or identity of the subject Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct under pressure — maintains composure, accuracy, and ethical standards when testifying in court or presenting findings to hostile stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture stewardship — models and enforces the highest standards of investigative integrity across teams, challenging conduct that compromises case credibility or professional ethics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional trust building — establishes the fraud investigation function as a credible, impartial authority within the organization through consistent demonstration of transparency and rigorous professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative pathway thinking — proposes alternative document sources or interview subjects when initial evidence-gathering efforts hit dead ends Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Database innovation — suggests new fields or structures for fraud logs and case databases to better capture emerging fraud indicators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Investigative improvisation — adapts standard fraud detection techniques to fit atypical case structures, such as hybrid digital-physical schemes or cross-border transactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Visual evidence presentation — creates charts, timelines, or financial flow diagrams that make complex fraud schemes accessible to non-specialist audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Novel scheme detection — develops original analytical approaches to identify fraud typologies not covered by existing detection frameworks, drawing on cross-domain knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Investigative tool innovation — designs or adapts data analysis workflows to surface fraud signals in large, unstructured financial datasets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Fraud prevention design — architects proactive fraud detection systems and early-warning indicators by synthesizing investigation findings, behavioral patterns, and emerging technology capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge creation — produces original research, case studies, or methodological frameworks that advance the fraud examination profession's understanding of evolving schemes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor feedback on investigation reports and interview techniques into subsequent work without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill curiosity — pursues self-directed learning in areas such as forensic accounting, legal procedure, or data analytics to strengthen investigative capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Challenge acceptance — volunteers for complex or unfamiliar case types to accelerate development of advanced fraud examination skills Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — re-examines investigative approaches when cases stall or evidence is suppressed, treating obstacles as diagnostic information rather than failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Certification pursuit — engages in continuous professional development through credentials such as CFE or CPA and applies newly acquired frameworks immediately to active cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Evolving threat adaptation — monitors changes in fraud typologies, regulatory requirements, and digital forensics technology and integrates new knowledge into current practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture leadership — creates team environments where continuous improvement, post-case debriefing, and skills development are normalized expectations rather than optional activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Profession-level growth — contributes to industry knowledge through conference presentations, publications, or regulatory consultations that reflect ongoing mastery and evolution of practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management — maintains focused concentration during lengthy document review sessions, minimizing errors caused by fatigue or distraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal reactions during difficult witness interviews and prevents them from disrupting professional conduct Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional interviewing — approaches witness and suspect interviews with deliberate presence, calibrating tone and pacing in real time based on subject responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload awareness — monitors own cognitive load across simultaneous investigations and proactively adjusts task sequencing to maintain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-stakes composure — sustains calm, deliberate analysis during high-pressure investigations involving organizational leadership or significant financial exposure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias-checking discipline — pauses during evidence evaluation to examine own assumptions and verify that conclusions are grounded in documented facts rather than intuition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team mindfulness modeling — establishes reflective practices within investigation teams, such as structured debrief protocols and bias review checkpoints, that institutionalize intentional decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained performance under prolonged stress — maintains analytical precision and ethical grounding across extended, high-complexity investigations that span months or years without degradation in judgment quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
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Emerging
  1. Persistence in evidence gathering — continues thorough document collection even when initial requests are denied or materials are difficult to access Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Discomfort tolerance — proceeds with required interviews involving sensitive or confrontational subject matter without avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Resistance management — maintains investigative integrity when facing organizational resistance, subject intimidation, or slow institutional cooperation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity endurance — continues methodical investigation work when the fraud scheme is unclear and early evidence is fragmentary or contradictory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-duration case resilience — sustains quality investigative work and accurate documentation across complex, multi-month cases without loss of rigor or motivation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversarial environment navigation — testifies under aggressive cross-examination and withstands legal challenges to investigation methodology without compromising the accuracy or consistency of reported findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional courage — pursues fraud investigations that implicate powerful internal stakeholders or politically sensitive parties, maintaining evidentiary standards despite significant professional or organizational risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team resilience building — equips investigation teams with the psychological resources, structural support, and professional perspective needed to sustain performance through high-stakes, high-adversity case environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionMonitoringNegotiationTime ManagementInstructingService OrientationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMathematics
Knowledge domains
English LanguageEconomics and AccountingLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementMathematicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and Security
Abilities
Written ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear Vision
Work styles
Attention to DetailIntegrityDependabilityCautiousnessIntellectual CuriosityPerseverance
Technology
Risk management data and analysis softwareAccounting softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareMedical softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Gather financial documents related to investigations.
  2. Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
  3. Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
  4. Document all investigative activities.
  5. Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
  6. Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
  7. Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
  8. Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
CIP education codes
27.030539.080152.020652.0801

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.