Columbus - Digital Forensic Analyst (FCS2) - PN: 20066784

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Ohio, Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead digital forensic investigations. This role involves developing and validating forensic tools, methodologies, and configurations; conducting acquisitions, preservation, analysis, and reporting of electronic evidence from various devices and data sources. The analyst will serve as a technical advisor to investigative teams, assist with legal documentation, build virtual environments for data review, and conduct interviews. Responsibilities also include reviewing case data to determine forensic strategies, preparing formal reports, and providing testimony in legal proceedings. Additionally, the role supports internal digital investigations by analyzing network logs, workstation/server data, access records, and telecom data.

Requirements

• 24 months training or 24 months experience in computer forensic acquisition & analysis (e.g., recovery of deleted or corrupted files, password protected files, encrypted files, imaging & internet tracing).
• 24 months training or 24 months experience conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company polices & procedures.
• Knowledge of computer science.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, laws & principles.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Knowledge of human relations.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation laws & principles.
• Knowledge of BWC policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of BWC Special Investigations Department policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of computer hardware & software relating to completion of investigations (e.g., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK).
• Knowledge of operations research techniques.
• Knowledge of government structure & process relating to investigations of fraudulent activity.
• Knowledge of law enforcement which involved conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal intelligence data analysis.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of computer forensic acquisition & analysis.
• Skill in use of a personal computer & peripheral equipment (e.g., printer, external hard disk).
• Skill in use of related investigative software (i.e., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK).
• Skill in conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Access, Excel).
• Skill in use of BWC software (e.g., Powersuite, FMS).
• Skill in use of forensic tools (e.g., boot disk, write blocker, forensic recovery device).
• Skill in use of surveillance equipment (e.g., digital camera, etc.).
• Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action related to investigative process.
• Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals.
• Ability to interview.
• Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data.
• Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.
• Ability to use statistical analysis.
• Ability to draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures, booklets &/or directives.
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports.
• Ability to develop complex reports & position papers.
• Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from internal & external customers (e.g., investigators, law enforcement, Attorney General’s office).
• Ability to prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public.
• Ability to prepare & present evidentiary testimony at all levels of legal proceedings.
• Ability to assess immediate situations & make split second decisions.
• Ability to safely handle irate & dangerous citizens.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate actions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions.
• Ability to comprehend & record figures accurately.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers.
• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.
• Ability to work in isolation.
• Ability to complete routine forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital forensic investigations by developing and validating forensic tools, methodologies, and hardware/software configurations.
• Conduct acquisitions, preservation, analysis, and reporting of electronic evidence from a wide range of devices and data sources.
• Serve as a technical advisor to investigative teams by assisting with search warrant affidavits, subpoenas, cloud data requests, and on-scene warrant execution.
• Build virtual environments or databases to support large-scale case data review.
• Conduct interviews with involved parties.
• Review case data from investigators, internal departments, prosecutors, and external agencies to determine appropriate forensic strategies.
• Prepare formal reports of findings.
• Provide testimony in criminal or administrative proceedings as required.
• Assist with conducting internal digital investigations by analyzing network logs, workstation/server data, access records, and telecom data.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed