Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator

Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Legal Services CGS is seeking an experienced ACE Investigator with extensive knowledge and skills in investigative techniques and fraud detection to provide assistance for a large Federal agency initiative. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. We seek candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Responsibilities Generate new investigations, and continue with 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 ACE attorneys and designated agency personnel to generate fraud investigations. Perform a variety of ancillary investigations‑related services in direct support of any 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, including significant findings, analyses of information located in electronic databases, presentations, recommendations for additional investigative actions, and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses and evidence. Examine books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records relating 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 relevance to the allegations at issue. Gather and analyze facts including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data to advance investigative objectives, verifying relationships between facts and evidence to confirm document authenticity and corroborate witness statements. Develop and analyze evidence and collect information relating to evidence or other legal matters, clarifying suspect or organization patterns, identifying relevant information, and recommending approaches to AUSAs or investigative team members. 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 necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to assign responsibility for violations and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence. Assist in determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, identifying 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. Qualifications Computer skills: Ability to use 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. Strong communication skills: 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. Our Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs and are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal Holidays Equal Opportunity Statement Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay $51,435.30 – $66,131.10 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr Contact-Government-Services,-LL