Auditor

Auditor position supporting the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO).

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in support of investigations and litigation involving the government's affirmative civil enforcement of federal laws, including:
  • False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729-3733
  • Anti-Kickback Statute, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b)(1)(A)
  • Stark Law, 42 U.S.C. 1395nn(a)
• Conduct audits in support of criminal investigations involving:
  • 18 U.S.C. 641 (Public money, property, or records)
  • 18 U.S.C. 1343 (Wire Fraud)
  • 18 U.S.C. 1341 (Mail Fraud)
  • 18 U.S.C. 1347 (Health Care Fraud)
  • 18 U.S.C. 1956 (Laundering of monetary instruments)
  • 18 U.S.C. 1957 (Engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity)
• Review, analyze, and interpret complex data sets, including:
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services claims data
  • PPP loan data
  • Records associated with health care fraud, defense procurement fraud, and other government program fraud
• Identify outlier billings and anomalies within health care claim codes; normalize claims data across multiple benefit plans to support time studies and other analytical assessments.
• Detect trends, patterns, and relevant information within investigative and discovery records; apply analysis to test data under various conditions.
• Reinterpret and extrapolate results from Statistically Valid Random Samples when modifications to sample review outcomes occur.
• Develop, document, and defend loss calculation methodologies and financial damage models for litigation.
• Conduct financial investigations to assess the ability of individuals and organizations to satisfy settlements and judgments, including detailed analysis of:
  • Assets and liabilities
  • Debt covenants and borrowing capacity
  • Earnings and financial ratios
  • Aging schedules and tax considerations
  • Collectability
• Examine personal and business financial records to identify payments, kickbacks, money flows, sources and uses of cash, related-party transactions, and potential damages.
• Perform asset valuations, records reconstruction, and creation of computerized financial models for use in presentations of financial evidence.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports summarizing financial analyses, data findings, and evidentiary conclusions.
• Communicate investigative findings to attorneys, investigators, and other team members; provide recommendations to AUSAs regarding investigative plans, areas of focus, and potential courses of action.
• Review defense presentations, expert reports, and related materials; collaborate with independent experts as needed.
• Prepare expert reports for litigation and participate in negotiations upon request.
• Professionally engage with witnesses, persons of interest, and representatives of local, state, and federal agencies to obtain statements, clarify facts, and establish sequences of events in support of investigative objectives.
• Participate in the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Review Team, reviewing FINCEN reports to generate investigative leads for law enforcement and assisting in de-conflicting pending investigations.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• MBA or equivalent in accounting or a directly related field.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an auditor.
• Minimum two years specialized experience in the specific subject matter area involved (e.g., Medicare billing and claims systems, or DoD inventory systems).
• Working knowledge of appropriate accounting and financial analysis ADP systems and applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a litigation environment; experience working with automated litigation support is helpful.

Pay

$80,000 - $108,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.