Data Consultant 3 (Criminal Analyst)

This position is based in Tumwater and does not offer hybrid or teleworking options. The recruitment will remain open until September 7, 2026, with the agency reserving the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on August 14, 2026.

About the Role

The Criminal Analyst supports the mission and operations of the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) by performing expert-level criminal intelligence analysis, research, and reporting related to insurance fraud and associated criminal activity. This position enhances investigative effectiveness, case development, and informed decision-making through the application of analytical methodologies, data evaluation, and intelligence products.

The role is responsible for the intake, review, assessment, and analysis of criminal insurance fraud referrals and related complaints. It assesses complex and sometimes unprecedented case referral information against governing legal authorities and conducts comprehensive research using law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence platforms, and other information systems to detect and analyze patterns, trends, and links relevant to criminal activity.

The Criminal Analyst provides expert consultation and analytical support to CIU detectives and leadership, as well as collaborating agency units on complex investigations, ensuring accuracy, relevancy, and strategic value of analytics. This position may testify in criminal proceedings about the work performed and information analyzed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis of complex criminal investigations, including accessing and evaluating information from law enforcement databases, open-source data, and other sources.
• Provides analysis, reports, and exhibits to criminal investigators, partners, and prosecutors throughout all aspects of case development, investigation, and prosecution, using specialized and evolving software and tools.
• Maintains comprehensive case knowledge and documentation and tracks investigative facts relevant for prosecution.
• Reviews and analyzes referrals from multiple sources and relevant legal authorities, and recommends suitability for potential criminal investigations.
• Responds to telephonic and electronic reports of suspected crime, conducts comprehensive intake of criminal fraud referrals, and directs individuals to other entities as needed.
• Proactively researches, identifies, and accesses relevant open-source platforms, social media, public records, databases, websites, and other digital resources to collect, analyze, and interpret information.
• Produces actionable intelligence reports related to identified subjects and alleged criminal activity.
• Analyzes findings in a larger strategic context to demonstrate and highlight the importance of identified research to specific intelligence efforts, and presents research findings to leadership, detectives, other law enforcement agencies, and outside stakeholders as permissible by law.
• Maintains expertise and administrative responsibility for evolving Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools, techniques, and methodologies, and trains others in their availability and use.
• Analyzes legal authorities, evidence gathering sources and tools, business operational needs, workflows, or business specifications.
• Adapts or directs administrative staff in adapting templates, documents, forms, and workflow documentation to changing needs, and recommends legislative, rulemaking, or policy adaptations.
• Maintains the chain of custody for evidence and oversees all associated procedures, including documenting collection, entering evidence into the case management system, and ensuring secure storage.
• Updates forms, manuals, and procedural documentation as required.
• Assists in the development and presentation of formal training programs for insurance companies, special investigators, law enforcement partners, and agency staff on topics related to insurance fraud.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of full-time relevant professional experience in statistics, criminal justice, criminal intelligence, or data analysis.
• Advanced level computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and Teams, case management systems, and evidence processing.
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations and policies.

A degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related field from an accredited institution may substitute for relevant experience as follows:

• Associate’s Degree: 2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree: 4 years of experience
• Master’s Degree: 5 years of experience

Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Basic experience with criminal justice processes such as search warrants and probable cause certifications.
• Prior experience in a law enforcement agency.
• One year of experience analyzing operations or information, leading process improvements, or producing similar statistical analysis or documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.).
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Wellness programs and on-site resources.
• Public service loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
• Free parking in Tumwater or a public transportation pass for Thurston County.

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Pay

The monthly salary range for this position is $5,376 - $7,224.