<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled.</p> <p>Office of the Kansas Attorney General</p> <p>Financial Analyst</p> <p>Criminal Division - Investigations Unit</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time</p> <p>FLSA: Nonexempt</p> <p>Locations: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County)</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>Hourly Compensation Range: $25.27 - $34.00 DOE</p> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage </li><li>Sick & Vacation leave </li><li>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave </li><li>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) </li><li>Fitness Centers in select locations </li><li>Employee discounts with the STAR Program </li><li>Retirement and deferred compensation programs </li></ul> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) seeks an analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to perform data analysis and financial investigation within the Criminal Division - Investigations Unit. This role offers the opportunity to engage in challenging, meaningful work in a collaborative team environment, backed by leadership dedicated to innovative and effective criminal investigations.</p> <p>The criminal financial analyst will be responsible for identifying exploitation and fraud crimes, specifically those targeting elders and dependent adults. The analyst's primary duties will be to analyze financial transactions and patterns to identify suspicious activity, work with law enforcement to plan investigative steps, and testify about the results of the financial analysis in court. This work requires the analyst to independently examine simple and complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions about what the data shows regarding potential fraud and exploitation. The analyst will also need to identify gaps in data sets and make appropriate recommendations to law enforcement to gather additional information and records.</p> <p>Daily tasks include gathering and reviewing account records, transaction histories, customer profiles, and investigation records to identify patterns of behavior indicating fraud or other financial crimes. Analyst will be expected to use the Microsoft Office suite as well as BankScan and OmniPage or comparable products. Proficiency in Excel, including the creation of pivot tables and charts, is required.</p> <p>Analyst must be able to consistently make impartial decisions and maintain strict confidentiality with extremely sensitive information Analyst is expected to stay up-to-date with common methods of exploitation and fraud trends. Thoughtful and professional collaboration with law enforcement both within and outside OAG is required. A successful candidate will also be able to show excellent critical thinking skills, written and oral communication skills, and strong attention to detail.</p> <p>Experience or exposure to fraud investigations (money laundering, exploitation, embezzlement, etc.) is preferred, and subject matter training on elder abuse will be provided. Degrees and certifications in finance, accounting, or related fields is preferred. Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner are highly valued.</p> <p>We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to make a difference in our State, we invite you to submit your application.</p> <p>PRIMARY DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Testify as an investigative witness in court proceedings </li><li>Translate financial records (bank statements, credit card statements, brokerage statements, etc.) into an Excel format, using tools such as ScanWriter AI </li><li>Analyze bank records in original or Excel format to identify patterns and trends in income, expenses, overages, etc. </li><li>Advise law enforcement about the results of analysis, including identifying potential elder abuse, fraud, and financial exploitation. </li><li>Make recommendations to law enforcement about possible investigation gaps and next steps. </li><li>Occasionally coordinate financial investigation activities in inter-agency investigations with federal, state, and local investigative/law enforcement agencies </li><li>Prepare detailed analysis findings for investigation and prosecution. </li><li>Prepare spreadsheets, flowcharts, reports, and other documentation for use in support of investigations and in-court litigation. </li></ul> <p>Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position or that these duties may not be shared by other employees holding similar positions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.</p> <p>TRAVEL</p> <p>Some travel within Kansas for hearings, trials, and prosecution-related duties will be required. Occasional out-of-state travel for training may be required. A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, accounting, finance, or business, or a comparable relevant field. </li><li>Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel </li><li>A valid driver's license </li><li>Certified Fraud Examiner through ACFE or comparable professional certification or the ability to attain such designation within 12 months of hire </li><li>Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner through the National White-Collar Crime Center or the ability to attain such designation within 36 months of hire </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>White-collar, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement, and/or exploitation investigation or analysis experience </li><li>Elder abuse prevention and identification experience </li><li>Experience within the criminal justice field, including law enforcement and/or the judicial system. </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements</p> <ul> <li>As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements. </li><li>In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee's supervisor. </li><li>State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. </li></ul> <p>If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions</p> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <ul> <li>Name: Jude Overton </li><li>Email: careers@ag.ks.gov </li><li>Phone: (785) 296-3666 </li></ul> <p>Job Application Process</p> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:</p> <p>Cover Letter</p> <p>Resume</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office's mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.</p> <p>If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.</p>