Health Care Fraud Investigator / Civil Investigator supporting the US Attorney's Office - FSA Federal

Plan and conduct complex investigations, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of relevant facts, and prepare the results to support the mission of the USAO. Investigations may be conducted solely by the USAO or in conjunction with federal and state agencies responsible for programs supported by federal funding including HHS, FBI, DCIS, and DEA.

Research background information, identify subjects to investigate and develop leads, conduct interviews, collect and process evidence, prepare reports, charts, and exhibits, and help build financial investigations regarding the subjects and their conduct. Utilize analytical skills to identify and obtain financial records, identify and obtain health care provider data, analyze health care, business, and financial records, conduct interviews of witnesses and prepare reports of interviews.

Develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local law to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations. Determine proof required to affix responsibility for violations, and develop methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence effectively.

Work with the assigned Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), Paralegal Specialists and supervisory attorneys to determine applicable statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations.

Perform a variety of ancillary services in direct support of assigned cases and matters. 

• Use electronic databases to identify assets, documents, and other physical evidence.

• Prepare interim and final reports on progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys. Reports shall include significant findings and conclusions, recommendations for additional investigative actions, and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses, documentary evidence, and other aspects of case.

• Arrange for secure storage, preservation, organization, and indexing of voluminous documentary evidence.

• Assist in compilation and analysis of documents and physical evidence, and creation of charts, graphs, videotapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in hearings and at trial. Assist in developing the most efficient method for conducting investigations and identify any resources that may be needed.

Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials, and other organizations and individuals related to subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives. Examine books, ledgers, payroll records, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation. Establish and verify relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary to successful case resolution.

A four-year undergraduate degree is preferred.

Minimum of four years' experience in planning and conducting civil or criminal complex investigations concerning misuse of public, private, or insurance funds. Law enforcement experience is preferred.

Knowledge of legal and law enforcement terms and procedures.

Working knowledge of current investigative techniques including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information.

Experience in reviewing and understanding medical records and knowledge of medical billing procedures is preferred.

Experience in interviewing potential witnesses is preferred.

Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data through the use of common software programs is preferred (e.g. Excel).

Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Office software programs.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Shall have a valid driver's license.