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The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) employs a team of professionally minded men and women working in a variety of fields. 

Research Analyst - Office of Inspector General

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Hourly Compensation Range: $26.44 - $33.65 DOE
  • Posted Date:04/28/2026

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. 
 

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. 
 

 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:

  • 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.
  • Run queries using specialized databases managed by the state’s fiscal agent and analyze data relating to cash, food, and health assistance programs.
  • Develop specialized claims history analysis to support audit and investigation duties.
  • Prepare written reports and supporting documents such as graphs and charts to support analysis.
  • Review federal and state laws regarding cash, food, and health assistance programs and develop recommendations for audit or investigation subjects.
  • May be called upon to assist in interviews and document collection related to an audit or investigation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Receive a wide variety of assignments, to include reviewing records, charting data and developing layouts of information, and computing a variety of statistical data.
  • Participate in audits, reviews, and investigations.
  • Testify as a witness in administrative or court proceedings concerning analysis results.

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. 

TRAVEL

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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. 
  • At least one (1) year of experience in performing complex data collection and analysis.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
  • A valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Knowledge of cash, food, and health assistance programs
  • Audit or investigative experience
  • Experience with complex data management systems

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Attorneys

Attorneys employed with the OAG are designated as Deputy Attorneys General, Assistant Attorneys General, or similar. Our attorneys specialize in the practice of various fields of law including administrative, antitrust, civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment, and environmental to name just a few.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Admission to and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas
  • Admission to or eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Special Agents

Commissioned law enforcement personnel who conduct civil and/or criminal investigations and perform other law enforcement duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current or past full-time law enforcement certification
  • Three (3) years of law enforcement experience

Investigators

Civilian personnel who gather information, conduct interviews and manage a caseload of civil matters or complaints. No law enforcement duties are associated with these positions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, communications, criminal justice, or related field(s)
  • Related professional or technical experience may be substituted for the required college study

Information Technology (IT)

IT is critical to the efficient and effective operations of the OAG. Areas of specialty include database administration, network monitoring and maintenance, IT security and end-user support.

Administration/Clerical

Administrative and clerical staff are needed to support the mission of the OAG. These include positions such as accountants, legal assistants and clerical positions with increasing levels of complexity and responsibility. Many of these positions provide support to the administrative, investigative and/or legal functions of the agency.

In accordance with K.S.A. 75-3111 and K.S.A. 75-2935(1)(j), officers and employees in the OAG are in the unclassified service of the Kansas Civil Service Act. Unclassified positions are not subject to the entitlements provided to employees in the classified service as defined by the Kansas Civil Service Act. Employees of the OAG serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General and are terminable at-will.

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.