Careers for Investigative thinkers
Nine hundred and twenty-nine careers that suit Investigative people, the research, analysis, diagnostics and engineering work that suits people who follow questions, hunt for patterns, and prefer to figure things out from first principles. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 7 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 7 of 19
Enterprise Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field · $155,000
Defines an organization's overall IT architecture strategy, aligning technology investments with business goals across…
Enterprise Architect (IT)
Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT; TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate certifications · $155,000
Defines the overall enterprise IT architecture strategy, aligning technology decisions with business goals, creating…
Enterprise Risk Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $125,000
Develops and implements risk management strategies to safeguard an organization's assets and reputation. Identifies,…
Entomologist
Ph.D. in Entomology or Zoology · $65,000
Studies insects and their relationships with humans, the environment, and other organisms, working in pest management,…
Environmental / Climate Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Environmental Science; Master's in Environmental Journalism preferred · $58,000
Reports on climate change, environmental policy, conservation, pollution, and sustainability issues, translating…
Environmental Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes environmental data to assess impacts, develop solutions, and ensure regulatory compliance for organizations.
Environmental Compliance Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Ensures organizations adhere to environmental laws, regulations, and permits by developing, implementing, and…
Environmental Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Environmental Consultants advise businesses and government agencies on environmental policies, regulations, and best…
Environmental Consultant (GIS Specialist)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expertise to analyze spatial data, create high-quality maps, and support…
Environmental Economists
Doctoral Degree · $64,910
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air,…
Environmental Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $104,170
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental…
Environmental Field Technician
Associate's Degree · $49,490
Monitors the environment for pollution, collects samples of air, soil, and water, and conducts tests to identify and…
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations by developing, implementing, and monitoring…
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, promotes workplace safety, and develops health programs to protect…
Environmental Health Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Investigates environmental factors that could affect public health, conducts inspections, and enforces regulations to…
Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the preparation of environmental impact assessments and statements for infrastructure, energy, and development…
Environmental Policy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,060
Analyzes and evaluates environmental policies, regulations, and legislation to assess their effectiveness and…
Environmental Protection Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, monitors environmental quality, and develops programs to…
Environmental Protection Specialist (Environmental Compliance and Management)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, monitors environmental quality, and develops programs to…
Environmental Restoration Planners
Bachelor's Degree · $132,170
Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new…
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $87,710
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a…
Environmental Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and monitoring studies to characterize contamination, evaluate…
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Bachelor's Degree · $80,060
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants…
Environmental Toxicologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,000
Assess the risks posed by chemical contaminants to human health and ecological systems through laboratory studies,…
Epidemiologist (Field / Applied)
Ph.D. or DrPH in Epidemiology; MPH minimum · $82,000
Investigates patterns and causes of disease in populations, conducting outbreak investigations, surveillance, and…
Epidemiologists
Master's Degree · $83,980
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the…
Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Accounting · $220,000
Analyzes publicly-traded equities to produce investment recommendations and research reports for institutional…
Equity Research Analyst (Sell-Side)
Bachelor's or MBA in Finance/Economics; CFA charter strongly preferred · $125,000
Covers a sector of publicly traded companies, publishing research reports with earnings estimates, price targets, and…
Equity Research Associate
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $120,000
Junior analyst supporting senior equity research team, building financial models, conducting industry research, and…
Equity Research Intern
Currently pursuing Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $28,000
Entry-level internship role supporting equity research team with data collection, modeling, and research support during…
Equity Sector Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / relevant industry field · $240,000
Specializes in analyzing a specific industry sector (tech, healthcare, financials, etc.), providing deep sector…
Ergonomist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Design and assess workspaces, products, and systems to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Apply…
ERP Implementation Consultant (Non-SAP)
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; ERP platform certification required · $108,000
Leads implementation of non-SAP ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or Infor, managing…
ESG / Sustainable Finance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Environmental Science, or Sustainability; CFA ESG Certificate valued · $105,000
Evaluates environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions, developing ESG scoring frameworks,…
Ethnographer / Design Researcher
Master's or Ph.D. in Anthropology, Sociology, or Design Research · $95,000
Conducts immersive fieldwork studying people in their natural environments to uncover deep cultural insights, unmet…
ETL Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes to move data between various systems,…
EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design, specify, and oversee the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial, fleet,…
Event-Driven Architecture Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Designs event-driven systems; implements event streaming and message queuing solutions.
Evidence Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $67,440
Collects, identifies, classifies, and analyzes physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Performs tests on…
Fact-Checker / Verification Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Library Science, or Research-intensive field · $52,000
Verifies claims, statements, and information in news stories and public discourse using rigorous research methods,…
Failure Analysis Engineer / Reverse Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Investigates product and component failures using metallurgical, fractographic, and analytical techniques to determine…
FEA Engineer (Finite Element Analysis)
Master's degree (Mechanical Engineering / Computational Mechanics) · $110,000
Performs structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations using finite element methods to predict product behavior under…
Feasibility Analyst / Development Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; MRED or MBA advantageous · $78,000
Evaluates the financial viability of proposed real estate developments by building pro forma models, analyzing…
Field CTO / Office of the CTO
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS/PhD valued) · $280,000
Customer-facing technical executive who represents the company's technical vision to enterprise customers, advising on…
Financial Crime / AML Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Criminal Justice, or Law; CAMS certification strongly valued · $78,000
Detects and investigates potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations, reviewing…
Financial Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,000
Applies advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve complex financial problems, design innovative…
Financial Modeler
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Constructs quantitative models to forecast financial performance, analyze investment opportunities, and support…
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Master's Degree · $81,680
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial…
Financial Risk Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $135,000
Identify, measure, analyze, and mitigate financial risks to including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks…
Fintech Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Develops financial technology systems; handles transactions, compliance, and security.