Digital Forensic Investigator

California Department of Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

and more!

Job summary

California Department of Justice – Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse seeks a Digital Forensic Investigator (ITS II) to lead advanced digital forensics, data analysis, and expert testimony in complex investigations. The role involves confidential handling of sensitive information, courtroom testimony, and coordination with law enforcement across state investigations.

The ITS II acts as SME for digital forensics, supports attorneys, and travels for in-state and occasional out-of-state

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Interested in fighting healthcare fraud? Then the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is the place you want to be. The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse as the State’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit involves investigating and prosecuting, both criminally and civilly, (a) healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and (b) those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in designated facilities.

Job Description And Duties

Interested in fighting healthcare fraud? Then the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is the place you want to be. The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse as the State’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit involves investigating and prosecuting, both criminally and civilly, (a) healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and (b) those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults in designated facilities.
The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse is looking for an Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II – this is an opportunity highly qualified applicants should not miss.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, the ITS II demonstrates leadership and ingenuity in the Information Security Engineering domain, serving as a subject matter expert and skilled practitioner of advanced digital investigations and forensic examinations. The incumbent serves as a member of a team of non-sworn Digital Forensic Investigators providing digital investigative and forensic services to attorneys and law enforcement officers. Focuses may include digital forensics, big data, cloud, Internet of Things, electronic information systems, and social media forensics. The position performs a variety of technical tasks in connection with the collection and analysis of the most complex electronic information processing systems in support of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Digital Forensic Investigations (DFI). The DFI is primarily responsible for conducting advanced-level forensic examination, analysis, reconstruction of computing environments, and research specific to the collection and preservation of digital evidence in a forensically sound manner. The ITS II identifies documents, collects, processes, presents, and preserves evidence in criminal and civil investigations, pre-litigation, and litigation matters. Examples of digital evidence and electronic media include, but are not limited to: computer hard drives, external/thumb drives, servers, cellular phones, network devices, information systems, and any other devices or media that store and/or process digital information. The ITS II acts as part of a team of law enforcement personnel.
The ITS II must exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and confidentiality during the performance of critical and routine assignments and will provide technical expertise and project management on a wide variety of complex information technology (IT) solutions. The ITS II serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and demonstrates a high level of knowledge as it pertains to digital forensic analysis; forensic best practices; data storage and management and information security, as it relates to ensuring the integrity of the forensic process. The incumbent will make optimal recommendations for management’s consideration in order to establish or improve organizational wide policies and procedures. Other duties will include but are not limited to: preparing standard forensic reports; maintaining files, peer review of casework and appearing in court in order to provide expert testimony as a SME or witness. This position requires a high level of confidentiality as information that the ITS II will have access to may be very private, privileged, or sensitive in nature. Planned and short-notice In-State and occasional Out-of-State travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-536452

Position #(s)

423-654-1414-901

Working Title

Digital Forensic Investigator

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, Burbank Regional Office.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Individuals who are new to State service or are looking to promote must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Department of Justice. To access the Information Technology Specialist II, and Information Technology Specialist I Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click:
• Information Technology Specialist II
• Information Technology Specialist I

Additional exams and information can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams .

• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at h ttps://www.oag.ca.gov/
• For all questions regarding this job posting, please contact [e-mail] .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!