Data Consultant 3 (Criminal Analyst)

Data Consultant 3 (Criminal Analyst)

Salary

$5,376.00 - $7,224.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-06620

Department

Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Division

Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU)

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

• Note: This position does not offer hybrid/teleworking options.

This recruitment will remain open until September 7, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on August 14, 2026. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a motivated and qualified individual for the Criminal Analyst position. This role is within the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Legal Affairs Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here's why:

• Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

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.

This role is responsible for the intake, review, assessment, and analysis of criminal insurance fraud referrals and related complaints. This position assesses complex and sometimes unprecedented case referral information against the governing legal authorities, and conducts comprehensive research utilizing law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence platforms, and other information systems identified by the Criminal Analyst 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, and collaborating agency units on complex investigations, ensuring accuracy, relevancy, strategic value of analytics, and accurate reports and exhibits. The Criminal Analyst may testify in criminal proceedings about the work performed and information analyzed.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Criminal Analyst vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,376 - 7,224

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts research and analysis of complex criminal investigations, including accessing and evaluating information from law enforcement databases, open-source data, and other sources identified by the Criminal Analyst
• Provides analysis, reports, and exhibits to criminal investigators, partners and prosecutors throughout all aspects of case development, investigation, and prosecution, including through the use of 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 as the digital landscape changes, 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

Contact Us: For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number 2026-06620 and add the job name to the subject line of your email.

Qualifications

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.

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Degree

Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency

Associate's Degree

2 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree

4 years of experience

Master's Degree

5 years of experience

• A degree in statistics, mathematics or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant 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 criminal justice processes such as search warrants and probable cause certifications.
• Prior experience in a law enforcement agency.
• One year experience analyzing operations or information, leading process improvements, or producing similar statistical analysis or documents.

Ready to join us?

Learn more about the OIC by visiting our website. We encourage you to check out our video below and listen to what our employees have to say about working here!

Welcome to the OIC

Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Cover Letter: Required

Resume: Required

Supplemental Information

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to Recruitment@oic.wa.gov with DET-2026-06620 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained 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 Recruitment@oic.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.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
• Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Do you have six (6) years of full-time relevant professional experience in any of the following: statistics, criminal justice, criminal intelligence, or data analysis? Briefly explain your experience and mention relevant duties.

02

Do you have advanced level computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and Teams, case management systems, and evidence processing? Please elaborate on your knowledge and experience.

03

Do you have knowledge of law enforcement operations and policies? If so, please elaborate.

04

Question 4 In accordance with RCW 48.02.090(5), Office of Insurance Commissioner employees are prohibited from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policy-holder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions and employees may not hold a valid insurance license. If you have any interest in an insurance company you must forfeit the license prior to the effective date of your appointment. If hired, do you agree to abide by this law?

• YES
• NO

05

As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo a criminal history background investigation? This would include a criminal records check.

• YES
• NO
• N/A - I am currently an OIC employee

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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Website http://www.careers.wa.gov