Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator

About the role

The ACE Investigator position at CGS involves assisting a large Federal agency initiative. Key responsibilities include generating new investigations, continuing existing investigations, and performing ancillary investigations. Duties also include preparing detailed reports, analyzing large-scale data, and gathering and presenting evidence.

Responsibilities

• Generate new investigations and continue ongoing investigations involving fraud in healthcare, contracting, and grants.
• Meet with ACE attorneys and designated agency personnel to discuss and initiate fraud investigations.
• Utilize electronic databases to identify documents, witnesses, and physical evidence.
• Prepare and present investigative reports to AUSAs and supervisory attorneys.
• Analyze large-scale hard-copy and electronic data to develop investigative leads and determine relevance to allegations.
• Gather and analyze facts, including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data.
• Examine books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, and other records.
• Develop and refine proof required to assist in determining legal responsibility for violations.
• Assist with in-person and/or telephonic interviews of witnesses, depositions, and sworn witness examinations.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatory answers, or witness testimony.
• Determine proof required to affix responsibility for violations and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct investigations, and identify any required resources.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and skills in investigative techniques and fraud detection.
• Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases.
• Experience with document review/management platforms such as Relativity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Understanding of federal, state, or local laws relevant to investigations.

Qualifications

• Computer Skills: Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases.
• Experience with document review/management platforms such as Relativity.
• Ability to review and understand a wide variety of documents, including legal and non-legal documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Understanding of federal, state, or local laws relevant to investigations.

Skills

• Investigative Techniques
• Fraud Detection
• Electronic Databases
• Document Review/Management Platforms
• Legal Research
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.