Collision Data Analyst

Advantage Investigations; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

Advantage Investigations in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced Collision Analyst to evaluate evidence from motor vehicle accidents and determine whether reported facts match damage, scene evidence, and vehicle dynamics.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to prepare professional written reports, provide expert-level consultation to attorneys, insurers, and law enforcement, and courtroom testimony.

Qualifications

• Experience in collision scene investigation and reporting.
• Trial preparation and litigation support experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Credential should include one or more of the listed items (repair shop operator, hands-on collision repair, damage appraiser, tech school education, ICAR/ASE certifications, insurance investigator).

Responsibilities

• Conduct collision scene investigations
• Conduct vehicle examinations
• Analyze physical evidence, vehicle damage, roadway conditions, photographs, and electronic data
• Download, collect, and interpret EDR data
• Obtain and analyze Vehicle Sampling Evidence
• Analyze and interpret evidence to render an expert opinion on damage
• Work independently and manage assignments from intake through final reporting
• Maintain documentation and chain of custody standards
• Present findings in court as an expert

Skills

Collision analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Courtroom testimony

Education

ICAR certification

ASE certification

Job description

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Part Time Professional Salt Lake City, UT, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2334

Salary Range: $28.50 To $38.50 Hourly

About the job

Company Description

Advantage Investigations has been the Nation’s only insurance defense investigation firm for the past 28 years. We invest in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high-quality results — ultimately helping our clients “See What’s True.”

With over 200+ licensed private investigators nationwide, Advantage Investigations uses strategic planning and cutting-edge technology to deliver greater clarity on claimants’ daily activities. We specialize in covert surveillance, claims investigations, NetSweep investigations, remote-controlled surveillance, and more — saving our clients time and money on insurance fraud cases.

Role Description

Advantage Investigations is seeking an experienced Collision Analyst to join our growing team immediately. A Collision Analyst is a trained specialist who evaluates the evidence from a motor vehicle accident to determine whether the reported facts match the damage, scene evidence, and vehicle dynamics. Their work includes analyzing impact patterns, speed, direction of travel, impact angles, paint transfer, vehicle damage, EDR data, and other physical evidence to provide objective findings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be able to prepare professional written reports and provide expert-level consultation to attorneys, insurance carriers, law enforcement and other clients. Courtroom testimony and litigation support experience are required .

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct collision scene investigations
• Conduct vehicle examinations
• Analyze physical evidence, vehicle damage, roadway conditions, photographs, and electronic data
• Download, collect, and interpret Event Data Recorder (EDR) data
• Obtain and analyze Vehicle Sampling Evidence
• Analyze and interpret evidence and data to render an expert opinion pertaining to damage and to confirm or dispute a claim .
• Work independently and manage assignments from intake through final reporting
• Maintain professional documentation and chain of custody standards
• Present findings in the courtroom as an expert.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in collision scene investigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage and complete assignments
• Trial preparation and litigation support experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• The candidate’s credential should include one or more of the following:
• Operator of a repair shop
• Hands-on experience with collision repair as a tech
• Damage appraiser for a shop or carrier
• Tech school education on vehicle repair with field experience
• ICAR and or ASE certifications
• Insurance carrier vehicle accident investigator or adjuster

Preferred Qualifications

• Accident Reconstruction experience is a plus. The ability to utilize reconstruction methodologies to determine: v ehicle speeds , i mpact angles , c hanges in velocity , c ollision dynamics , s equence of events .
• Ability to operate specialized investigative and reconstruction equipment is a plus. Equipment includes: LI DAR scanners , Drones/ UAS , Total stations , p hotogrammetry and mapping tools , and reconstruction software platforms .
• Formal accident reconstruction training from a recognized institution such as:
• Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
• IPTM (Institute of Police Technology and Management)
• Equivalent recognized reconstruction training programs
• Membership in professional reconstruction associations
• Event Data Recorder (EDR) collection and interpretation training and experience
• ACTAR Certification (Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction)
• Automotive repair technician or mechanical experience

Additional Information

• This is a field-based position with travel as needed
• Specialty tools and software access will be provided
• Candidates may be asked to submit:
• Sample reports

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, certifications, and courtroom expertise.