<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>Research Analyst</p> <p>Office of Inspector General</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) This is not a remote position.</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: $26.44 - $33.65 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 Inspector General within the Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill (2) Research Analyst positions to assist with conducting audits, reviews, and investigations of the State of Kansas' cash, food, and health assistance programs.</p> <p>We are an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. You should be well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. All employees within the Office of Inspector General are expected to perform work duties in an objective, unbiased, and independent manner.</p> <p>PRIMARY DUTIES: Under supervision of the Senior Analyst, the Research Analyst will perform advanced research, analysis, and writing duties to include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Working with other team members, perform sophisticated analysis of providers' claims data and payment history in support of case assessment and investigative duties, analyzing to detect fraudulent schemes and abnormal patterns. </li><li>Run queries using specialized databases managed by the state's fiscal agent and analyze data relating to cash, food, and health assistance programs. </li><li>Develop specialized claims history analysis to support audit and investigation duties. </li><li>Prepare written reports and supporting documents such as graphs and charts to support analysis. </li><li>Review federal and state laws regarding cash, food, and health assistance programs and develop recommendations for audit or investigation subjects. </li><li>May be called upon to assist in interviews and document collection related to an audit or investigation. </li><li>Receive and complete a variety of assignments that may include reviewing records, charting data and developing layouts of information, and computing a variety of statistical data. </li><li>Assist in the planning, design, and performance of audits and investigations. Drafts detailed audit findings with recommendations for prosecution or administrative actions. Prepares spreadsheets, flowcharts, reports and other documentation for use in support of audit findings. </li><li>Receive a wide variety of assignments, to include reviewing records, charting data and developing layouts of information, and computing a variety of statistical data. </li><li>Participate in audits, reviews, and investigations. </li><li>Testify as a witness in administrative or court proceedings concerning analysis results. </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 major course work in math, computer science, information technology, economics, finance, business, or related field(s). Professional or technical experience, as deemed by the Inspector General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required college study. </li><li>At least one (1) year of experience in performing complex data collection and analysis. </li><li>Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat </li><li>A valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of cash, food, and health assistance programs </li><li>Audit or investigative experience </li><li>Experience with complex data management systems </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 very careful not to release this information to the public or to 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 release of 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 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>