Technologist

Details

Section:
Consumer Protection
Position Number:
LAA-00528
Salary Range:
$103,560.00 - $142,728.00 Yearly
Apply By:
Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:59 pm
FLSA:
Exempt
Work Unit:
Technology and Privacy Protection
Job Location:
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Release Date:
Friday, March 21, 2025
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Type:
Classified
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Consumer Protection Section is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced person to join its team as a technologist. Technologists are technology and digital market subject matter experts who will work alongside attorneys and staff to protect Colorado consumers. This position will involve investigating, understanding and explaining technologically complex issues relating to investigations and initiatives pursued by Consumer Protection attorneys, including attorneys in the Technology & Privacy Protection Unit, Consumer Credit Unit, and Antitrust Unit. While the Technologist will not be expected to be an expert in all areas, they will be expected to learn and explain the technological intricacies of digital privacy, online data flows, online advertising, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithmic design, application development, and human-computer interaction. If you’re interested in putting your technology expertise to work in a public service environment, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role as Technologist (Information Technology V) you will apply your technical expertise to assist in cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer fraud, and other consumer protection investigations into unfair and deceptive business practices and underlying technologies. You will be a core team member focused on identifying and responding to current and next-generation threats. This work will span a wide range of technical matters and related policy issues in the Consumer Protection Section and Department of Law as well as working with other state agencies. The Technologist will research, evaluate, and report on new and emerging technical developments relevant to the Consumer Protection units and work with legal experts on investigatory opportunities, mitigation strategies, and possible remedies. The Technologist will generally be expected to:

  • Identify and explain complex technological elements of unfair business practices and strengthen investigations into those practices by helping to in craft targeted civil investigative demands;
  • Aid in the review and analysis of data and documents related to investigations and investigative findings;
  • Conduct presentations and briefings of investigative conclusions through written reports;
  • Support the development of case theories and aid in the creation of effective remedies;
  • Serve as an expert advisor to enforcement staff regarding technology and privacy;
  • Deploy or design research methods, validation procedures, and execution plans to evaluate functionality of data privacy and data security technologies; and
  • Develop technology-related policies, procedures, tools, examination techniques, and inquiry methods to be applied in connection with consumer protection.

In addition to supporting Consumer Protection section investigations, the Technologist may also provide strategic guidance on technology matters through report recommendations and participate in legislative and policy recommendations.

Experience working in a legal setting or on government or internal investigations may be helpful, but is not required.  What is important to us is experience in, and enthusiasm for, technology, problem solving, and working in the public interest. We are looking for people who enjoy being part of a fun, cohesive, and dedicated team that cares deeply about their service to the State of Colorado.  People in this unit are successful because they both enjoy their autonomy and thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to help each other succeed.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated. 

Experience Only:

Requires eight (8) years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.

OR

Education and Experience: 

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience in computer science, quantitative analysis, data science, or a related field AND four years of experience in advanced technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or information technology security, two of which must be as an expert advisor, supervisor, or work leader.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the preferred applicant will also demonstrate and clearly describe the following skills and experience in their job application:

  • Experience using data, research, data science, or user needs to spot issues and develop solutions to novel problems.
  • A graduate degree in a quantitative field or comparable experience.
  • An understanding of or interest in data privacy, data security, the internet and digital markets, algorithmic discrimination, machine learning, with demonstrated expertise in at least one of these areas and willingness to gain expertise in others.
  • Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions.
  • Interest in and/or commitment to public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Three or more years of specialized technical expertise in technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or security.
  • Experience conducting research, auditing, testing, or forensics on systems that impact consumers and consumer privacy.
  • Experience testing or implementing systems that effectuate consumer privacy choices.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical subjects and communicate them to a lay audience. Experience advising and communicating with senior leaders and stakeholders on technical concepts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer programming and data analysis. Experience with technical aspects of data security, app development, and networking are preferred.
  • Comfort using a range of technical approaches or human-centered design methods involving quantitative and qualitative data collection efforts.
  • Experience in the consulting or legal support fields, ideally related to consumer privacy and other related technology.
  • Expertise examining large data sets using scripting languages and computational languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, etc.) to investigate allegations of illegal conduct.
  • Experience analyzing, collecting, and using information and data for law enforcement or investigation purposes.
  • Ability to be self-directed and manage one’s own workload.

Conditions of Employment:

 

  • Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
  • This unit offers flexible work arrangements. New employees are generally expected to work in-office two to three days per week. Additional flexibility will be considered for employees after a successful onboarding and training period. Please note, flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
  • Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging, interesting, and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please view the full job announcement for more information, including information about compensation and benefits, and to apply online.