Civil Enforcement Investigator

Responsibilities Generate new investigations and continue ongoing investigations and civil actions involving fraud in areas such as healthcare, contracting, and grants, as well as other fraud and abuse of federal public funds and programs. Regularly meet with the ACE attorneys and designated agency personnel to generate fraud investigations. Perform a variety of ancillary investigations‑related services in direct support of assigned fraud. Utilize electronic databases such as public records, property records, business records, and other government‑maintained databases to identify documents, witnesses, and other physical evidence. Prepare reports on progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys. Include significant findings and conclusions, analyses of information located in electronic databases, presentations, recommendations for additional investigative actions and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses, documentary evidence, or other aspects of a case. Examine books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation. Perform sophisticated analyses of large‑scale hard‑copy and electronic data, such as health care claims data, financial transaction data, accounting records, or bank records to develop investigative leads and determine their potential relevance to the allegations at issue. Gather and analyze facts including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data to advance investigative objectives. Establish and verify relationships between facts and evidence to confirm authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and build proof necessary for successful litigation or settlement. Develop and analyze evidence, and collect information relating to such evidence, or other legal matters under consideration, from appropriate primary and secondary sources. Perform analysis to clarify the target suspect’s or organization’s pattern of operations, identify information relevant to the legal issues involved, and recommend valuable approaches to the AUSAs or other investigative team members. Develop and refine proof required to assist in determining legal responsibility for violations. Assist ACE AUSAs with in‑person and/or telephonic interviews of witnesses, depositions, and sworn witness examinations. Assist with the preparation and service of subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatory answers, or witness testimony in connection with ACE investigations. Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to affix responsibility for violations, and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence to the greatest effect. Assist with determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, and identify any resources that may be required. Perform other related ACE investigator duties as assigned and within scope. Attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate. Requirements Computer skills: proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional. Experience with document review/management platforms such as Relativity, analyzing spreadsheets of claims data, and utilizing docketing software is a plus. Ability to review and understand the import of a wide variety of documents, both legal and non‑legal, including Motions and Briefs. Ability to think independently and develop investigative strategies in response to the needs of a specific case. Communication skills are extremely important; applicant shall work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff. Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office. Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor