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BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
- BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
- I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
- Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
- I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
- I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead digital forensic investigations by developing and validating forensic tools, methodologies, and hardware/software configurations; conduct acquisitions, preservation, analysis, and reporting electronic evidence from a wide range of devices and data sources.
- Serve as a technical advisor to investigative teams by assisting with search warrant affidavits, subpoenas, cloud data requests, and on-scene warrant execution; build virtual environments or databases to support large-scale case data review; and conduct interviews with involved parties.
- Review case data from investigators, internal departments, prosecutors, and external agencies to determine appropriate forensic strategies; prepare formal reports of findings and provide testimony in criminal or administrative proceedings as required.
- Assist with conducting internal digital investigations by analyzing network logs, workstation/server data, access records, and telecom data.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Position Specific Minimum Qualifications:
- 24 months training or 24 months experience in computer forensic acquisition & analysis (e.g., recovery of deleted or corrupted files, password protected files, encrypted files, imaging & internet tracing).
AND
- 24 months training or 24 months experience conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
Job Skills: Forensics
Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
- (1) computer science
- (2) investigative techniques, laws & principles
- (3) statistical analysis
- (4) public relations
- (5) human relations
- (6) workers’ compensation laws & principles
- (7) BWC policies & procedures
- (8) BWC Special Investigations Department policies & procedures*
- (9) project management
- (10) computer hardware & software relating to completion of investigations (e.g., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK)
- (11) operations research techniques
- (12) government structure & process relating to investigations of fraudulent activity
- (13) law enforcement which involved conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures
- (14) criminal intelligence data analysis
- (15) interviewing techniques
- (16) computer forensic acquisition & analysis
Skill in:
- (1) use of a personal computer & peripheral equipment (e.g., printer, external hard disk)
- (2) use of related investigative software (i.e., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK)
- (3) conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures
- (4) use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Access, Excel)
- (5) use of BWC software (e.g., Powersuite, FMS)
- (6) use of forensic tools (e.g., boot disk, write blocker, forensic recovery device)
- (7) use of surveillance equipment (e.g., digital camera, etc.)
Ability to:
- (1) deal with many variables & determine specific course of action related to investigative process
- (2) interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals
- (3) interview
- (4) use proper research methods in gathering data
- (5) gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things
- (6) use statistical analysis
- (7) draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures, booklets &/or directives
- (8) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
- (9) develop complex reports & position papers
- (10) handle sensitive inquiries from internal & external customers (e.g., investigators, law enforcement, Attorney General’s office)
- (11) prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public
- (12) prepare & present evidentiary testimony at all levels of legal proceedings
- (13) assess immediate situations & make split second decisions
- (14) safely handle irate & dangerous citizens
- (15) recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate actions
- (16) define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions
- (17) comprehend & record figures accurately
- (18) add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers
- (19) calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
- (20) work in isolation
- (21) complete routine forms.
() Developed after employment.
Supplemental Information
EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.
BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.
Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.
All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
INTRODUCTION
BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
- BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
- I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
- Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
- I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
- I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead digital forensic investigations by developing and validating forensic tools, methodologies, and hardware/software configurations; conduct acquisitions, preservation, analysis, and reporting electronic evidence from a wide range of devices and data sources.
- Serve as a technical advisor to investigative teams by assisting with search warrant affidavits, subpoenas, cloud data requests, and on-scene warrant execution; build virtual environments or databases to support large-scale case data review; and conduct interviews with involved parties.
- Review case data from investigators, internal departments, prosecutors, and external agencies to determine appropriate forensic strategies; prepare formal reports of findings and provide testimony in criminal or administrative proceedings as required.
- Assist with conducting internal digital investigations by analyzing network logs, workstation/server data, access records, and telecom data.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Position Specific Minimum Qualifications:
- 24 months training or 24 months experience in computer forensic acquisition & analysis (e.g., recovery of deleted or corrupted files, password protected files, encrypted files, imaging & internet tracing).
AND
- 24 months training or 24 months experience conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
Job Skills: Forensics
Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
- (1) computer science
- (2) investigative techniques, laws & principles
- (3) statistical analysis
- (4) public relations
- (5) human relations
- (6) workers’ compensation laws & principles
- (7) BWC policies & procedures
- (8) BWC Special Investigations Department policies & procedures*
- (9) project management
- (10) computer hardware & software relating to completion of investigations (e.g., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK)
- (11) operations research techniques
- (12) government structure & process relating to investigations of fraudulent activity
- (13) law enforcement which involved conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures
- (14) criminal intelligence data analysis
- (15) interviewing techniques
- (16) computer forensic acquisition & analysis
Skill in:
- (1) use of a personal computer & peripheral equipment (e.g., printer, external hard disk)
- (2) use of related investigative software (i.e., EnCase, X-ways, Magnet Axiom, FTK)
- (3) conducting investigations of complaints, felonies & possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures
- (4) use of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Access, Excel)
- (5) use of BWC software (e.g., Powersuite, FMS)
- (6) use of forensic tools (e.g., boot disk, write blocker, forensic recovery device)
- (7) use of surveillance equipment (e.g., digital camera, etc.)
Ability to:
- (1) deal with many variables & determine specific course of action related to investigative process
- (2) interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals
- (3) interview
- (4) use proper research methods in gathering data
- (5) gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things
- (6) use statistical analysis
- (7) draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures, booklets &/or directives
- (8) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
- (9) develop complex reports & position papers
- (10) handle sensitive inquiries from internal & external customers (e.g., investigators, law enforcement, Attorney General’s office)
- (11) prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public
- (12) prepare & present evidentiary testimony at all levels of legal proceedings
- (13) assess immediate situations & make split second decisions
- (14) safely handle irate & dangerous citizens
- (15) recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate actions
- (16) define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions
- (17) comprehend & record figures accurately
- (18) add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers
- (19) calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
- (20) work in isolation
- (21) complete routine forms.
() Developed after employment.
Supplemental Information
EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.
BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.
Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.
All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Forensic Analyst
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to forensic analysis. A chemistry or biology degree supports a wet-lab forensics role, but a general science degree may trigger an RFE. Confirm the match before applying.
Search LCA filings for forensic employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 19-4092 for Forensic Science Technicians. This shows you exactly which employers have filed for this role before, signaling real sponsorship history.
Target cap-exempt employers first
University-affiliated crime labs, nonprofit research institutes, and federal contractors attached to cap-exempt entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Prioritizing these employers removes lottery timing risk from your job search entirely.
Find H-1B sponsoring forensic employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Forensic Analyst roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to labs that have never sponsored a visa.
Negotiate petition filing before your start date
H-1B petitions can be filed up to six months before your intended start date, but only for an October 1 start or after lottery selection. Confirm your employer's HR and legal timeline early so filing doesn't delay your onboarding.
Document specialized certifications for the LCA
Credentials like ASCLD accreditation familiarity, digital forensics certifications, or chain-of-custody training strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129. Gather these before your employer's attorney begins the petition package.
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Find Forensic Analyst JobsForensic Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forensic Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry, biology, criminal justice, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties and degree requirement together. Roles at accredited crime labs or cybersecurity firms with degree requirements tied to specific technical disciplines consistently meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Forensic Analysts?
Federal agencies, state and county crime laboratories, private cybersecurity and e-discovery firms, and university research labs all file H-1B petitions for forensic roles. Cap-exempt employers such as university-affiliated labs can file outside the lottery. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Forensic Analyst job seekers?
The annual H-1B cap covers most private-sector employers, with registration typically opening in March each year. If you're not selected, your employer can't file a petition for a cap-subject position until the next cycle. Targeting cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit research labs and universities, lets you sidestep the lottery entirely.
What SOC code applies to Forensic Analyst roles for H-1B purposes?
The DOL assigns SOC code 19-4092 to Forensic Science Technicians, which covers most laboratory-based forensic roles. Digital forensics and cybersecurity-focused analysts may fall under different SOC codes depending on the job duties described in the LCA. Confirming the correct SOC code with your employer's attorney affects the prevailing wage level used in your petition.
Can a Forensic Analyst use the H-1B grace period between jobs?
Yes. If your H-1B employment ends, USCIS provides a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. During a job search in this window, you can't work, but the transfer petition can include a request for premium processing to accelerate USCIS review before your grace period expires.
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