AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Spec) Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Seattle

 Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary:
 
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Specialist) in the Medicaid Fraud Control Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 66: $80,820 - $108,780 (Effective 7/1/2025)

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.  
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. 

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Medicaid Fraud Control Division:

The work of the Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) focuses on both criminal and civil law enforcement. The 75% federally funded MFCD‘s mission is combating provider fraud, abuse and neglect in residential facilities and involving Medicaid recipients in non-institutional settings.

MFCD’s Headquarters is located in Olympia, Washington with some team members also located at the AGO's Spokane Office and Seattle Office.  The Division currently has a staff of 66 FTEs, including attorneys, auditors, special agents, data analysts, clinical health investigators and professional support staff.

MFCD involves protecting not only the Medicaid program of roughly 22.9 billion dollars per annum, but also its most vulnerable persons, typically elderly persons in residential facilities or persons abused or neglected by a Medicaid Provider.  In many of our cases, there is no precedent, so MFCD is consistently on the cutting edge of legal theories and issues.  The cases range from abuse and neglect of persons in nursing homes, large scale organized individual and corporate civil and criminal fraudulent activity to national whistleblower actions.  Our staff is a highly professional, fun and seasoned analytical investigative team.  MFCD is unique in that all cases have an attorney, special agent, and data scientist assigned with legal support.  This, and the great people who make up the division, gives MFCD a particularly terrific team atmosphere.

Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Specialist):

This is an expert level position that is responsible for the secure collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence in highly complex criminal and civil investigations involving healthcare providers who may be committing Medicaid Fraud or engaged in criminal mistreatment and/or abuse and neglect of Vulnerable Adults. This position will be a subject matter expert in digital forensic methodologies, advanced data analysis, and adherence to legal and evidentiary standards. This position contributes to investigations and organizational initiatives by performing a range of forensic, analytical, and data-driven tasks, integrating technical expertise with investigative acumen.

Coordinate DF aspects of investigations with local law enforcement, task forces, prosecutors and Assistant Attorney Generals to support criminal prosecutions or civil actions pursued against violators.

Work closely with Special Agents, in both lead and supporting roles, in DF examinations both in a lab and on-site during service of court-ordered searches of locations in question. This includes traveling throughout the state to assist Special Agents in identifying, preserving, imaging, extracting, analyzing and documenting electronically stored information obtained from digital items and Internet Service Providers pursuant to authorized legal process as they relate to MFC investigations.

Evidence Collection & Preservation: Securely acquire digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud services, IoT devices, network traffic, and other storage media.

Data Recovery, Analysis, & Interpretation

Utilize advanced forensic tools (e.g., Magnet Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite, advanced cellular mapping software and other approved programs) and methodologies to recover deleted or concealed data, reconstruct user activity, and uncover security incidents.

Reporting & Expert Testimony: Prepare clear, comprehensive forensic reports suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain all reports, documents, spreadsheets, correspondence and other pertinent documentation in electronic format. Prepare and present findings in the form of briefings and/or reports to the assigned investigative team and/or others.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases. 

OR

Five years’ experience as an AGO Investigator/Analyst.

Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in Digital Forensics.
• Magnet Forensics, Forensic Tool Kit, and/or mobile forensics certification.
• Ability to apply knowledge of network computer systems, common communication software, including Outlook, and familiarity with electronic e-mail systems; knowledge of different operating systems, including Windows, DOS, variations of Unix, including Linux, and Mac OS; the Internet; hardware in standalone computers; various electronic storage media including internal and external hard drives; data archiving technology; USB/Firewire technology; and digital forensic software / hardware.
• Knowledge of coding, SQL, and other query applications is a plus.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A background check consisting of employment history, professional references and educational verification (e.g., degree, license, or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer, the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.

This position works in a professional, hybrid office environment in a multi-level building, performing repetitive tasks at a computer workstation for extended periods. The position requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously and continuously shifting priorities throughout the day. The incumbent must maintain regular and reliable attendance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., unless an alternate work schedule is approved which may include telecommuting or flexible schedule. Working environment is an indoor office, indoor lab, mobile lab, and field work. Position requires approximately 25% - 30% percent of time involved in statewide travel. Exposure and interaction with suspects, witnesses and victims believed to be involved or associated with alleged criminal activity. Some weekend and evening work can be expected based on investigative needs. 

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
 
 The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:
 

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.  
 
Commitment to Diversity
 
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.  Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.  Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.

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