AGO Senior Digital Forensic Investigator​/Analyst | Ethics Division | Tumwater

AGO Senior Digital Forensic Investigator/Analyst

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Digital Forensic Investigator/Analyst in the Ethics Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 66: $80,820 - $108,780 (Effective 7/1/25) | $82,440 - $110,952 (Effective 7/1/26) 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 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.

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!

The AGO Ethics Division is a small but mighty team of four tasked with investigating and enforcing the Ethics in Public Service Act and the rules adopted under it for statewide elected officials, and other officers and employees in the executive branch, boards and commissions, and institutions of higher education.

While the Board is an independent entity appointed by the governor, the AGO funds and supports the staff. As an AGO Ethics Division employee, you will be part of the Ethics Board Staff.

Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Senior Digital Forensic Investigator/Analyst

The Senior Digital Forensic Investigator position focuses on two main areas: full investigation life cycle management and Ethics in Public Service Act training.

Investigation Life Cycle Management This role is unique in that rather than handing off tasks to specialists throughout the process like a typical investigator would, this position manages the full life cycle of the investigation, handling all details from end-to-end. Essential functions include:

• Evidence gathering
• Conducting forensic research and analysis
• Interviewing high profile subjects
• Documenting & presenting findings to the governor-appointed Executive Ethics Board
• Participating in settlement negations
• Assisting legal counsel in preparation for hearings
• Testifying as the subject matter expert in hearings

Ethics in Public Service Act Training As experts in the Ethics in Public Service Act, the Senior Digital Forensic Investigator, together with the Ethics Division team, will develop and conduct training with Executive Branch state employees across the state. Essential functions include:

• Development of training curricula
• Conducting engaging and effective training presentations to large audiences, both in person and virtually

Required 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 (5) years' experience as an AGO Investigator/Analyst. Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

Skills and Abilities

The most competitive applicants will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience and proficiency in Digital Forensics performing hands-on forensic analysis of digital devices (PCs, networks, internal & external hard drives, cell phones, email, text messaging, etc.)
• Knowledge of Magnet Forensics or similar capturing software tool
• Strong interpersonal skills: working successfully with all levels of staff, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
• Emotional intelligence: reading body language, knowing when to apply pressure and when to ease off, managing emotions in difficult situations, self-awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• Excellent written & oral communication skills: summarizing complex ideas into easily understandable points (writing), presenting concise information succinctly and with authority (oral)
• De-escalations and trauma informed strategy skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidates will be empathetic, poised, and professional. They will have worked as a forensic investigator and learned the skills necessary to conduct an end-to-end…