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 Supervising Investigator/Analyst in the Medicaid Fraud Control Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).    AGO Supervising Investigator/Analyst Range 69: $84,516 - $113,712  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.  About the Insert 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, data analyst 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 a Supervising Digital Forensics Special Agent This is a supervisory expert level position that is responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting the digital forensics portion of primarily highly complex civil and criminal investigations of healthcare providers who may be committing Medicaid Fraud or engaged in criminal mistreatment and or abuse and neglect of Vulnerable Adults.   Conduct investigations involving Medicaid fraud or abuse and neglect which are of a serious or sensitive nature which are assigned at the highest levels within the AGO. This includes working with MFCD staff; drafting affidavits for search warrants and certifications of probable cause; collecting, preserving and handling evidence in accordance with established rules of evidence and statutory requirements; conducting surveillance to obtain evidence; preparing written statements, pleadings and associated investigative documents; approved undercover operations; office procedure established case file management and up to date documentation of investigative activity; investigation of social media and other electronic footprints; fully use all available databases; review of information obtained from various law enforcement and other state and federal agencies; maintain reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other pertinent documentation in electronic format.   Lead, oversee and participate in the digital forensics portion of multi-jurisdictional investigations in Medicaid Fraud and Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults cases (pursuant to the mission of MFC), by bringing together the partner agencies and developing digital forensics case investigation plans. Review and assign new cases to Special Agents assigned as Direct Reports, review investigative work conducted by Direct Reports, facilitate team meetings and attend Supervisor Meetings as required, coordinate investigative activities to ensure they are conducted in a safe, legal, timely and efficient manner; conduct personnel evaluations in accordance with Agency and Division policy and guidelines, approve leave, travel and training from Direct Reports. This position will also serve as a back-up supervisor in the event another supervisor is unavailable or absent.   Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with the aforementioned agencies to enable seamless dialog and interaction with these entities by other MFC staff, provide outreach training relating to MFC, identify opportunities these agencies can offer to enhance MFC efficiencies which can include but not be limited to Task Force membership, training, tools and equipment they can offer, assistance they can provide.   Supervisory experience may include but is not limited to: planning and coordinating an onsite search warrants or team surveillance; developing a plan, identifying and assigning tasks to others and ensuring the tools needed are provided; briefing, intel, equipment, ensuring reports are completed and filed in a timely manner etc.   Review and assign new cases to Special Agents assigned as Direct Reports, review investigative work conducted by Direct Reports, facilitate team meetings and attend Supervisor Meetings as required, coordinate investigative activities to ensure they are conducted in a safe, legal, timely and efficient manner; conduct personnel evaluations in accordance with Agency and Division policy and guidelines, approve leave, travel and training from Direct Reports. This position will also serve as a back-up supervisor in the event another supervisor is unavailable or absent.   Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships to enable seamless dialog and interaction with these entities by other MFC staff, provide outreach training relating to MFC, identify opportunities these agencies can offer to enhance MFC efficiencies which can include but not be limited to Task Force membership, training, tools and equipment they can offer, assistance they can provide.   Provide assistance to federal, local and Washington State law enforcement agencies as required in facility cases involving Medicaid money. Develop and provide guidance, as a subject matter expert, to partner agencies; assist those agencies in the furtherance and successful outcome of the digital forensics portion of ongoing investigations. Coordinate the digital forensics aspect of criminal investigations with local law enforcement, prosecutors and Assistant Attorneys General to support criminal prosecutions or civil actions pursued against violators.   This position will assist Assistant Attorneys General in litigation as requested, to include but not limited to: participating in witness interviews and providing follow up investigation and testimony.   Works closely with Special Agents, AAG's and Financial Analysts in digital forensics 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. This includes but is not limited to: the removal and installation of hard drives, imaging hard drives from standalone and network computers, imaging files from computer systems, identification, extraction and analysis of smartphone and feature mobile devices, to include a wide variety of digital devices, Digital forensics examination of electronic data to discover, document, collect, and preserve computer-based evidence for the prosecution and defense. Serves as a search warrant Digital Forensics Examiner, works to recover hidden, encrypted, or deleted information related to the case, safeguards the integrity of data by following a chain of custody that ensures its admissibility in court, deals with and understands complex cloud based services in the performance of their functions and develops strategies for cloud access.   This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification,   Ideal Candidate Profile   Qualifications:   Positions require a Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases. At least two of these years must include supervision of investigators.   Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.                                                                          OR    Five years' experience as an AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst.   SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The most competitive candidates will possess the following desired qualifications: * 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, and multimedia card/flash memory; PDA and alike personal scheduling/address book/e-mail devices; 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. About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General    Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.    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 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.   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 telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.   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.   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 Judith Vandergeest @ (360) 586-7691 or Judith.Vandergeest@atg.wa.gov.     If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.