Financial Investigator

About the role

CGS is seeking a Financial Investigator to provide legal support and investigative services to a large federal agency. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of four years experience in planning and conducting complex investigations concerning misuse of public, private, or insurance funds.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts investigations.
• Performs quantitative, qualitative, or other analysis of relevant facts.
• Prepares the results to support the mission.
• Develops and analyzes evidence that comes from other investigators and law enforcement officers and collects information relating to this evidence or legal matters under consideration from appropriate primary and secondary sources.
• Gathers and analyzes facts including statements, timelines, scientific, or technical data, for the purpose of advancing prosecutorial objectives.
• Establishes and/or verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm the authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
• Identifies sources of information and multiple variables.
• Conducts asset investigations, verifies employment, and conducts financial analysis to ensure that the target can pay monetary penalties.
• Develops understanding of applicable federal, state, or local law to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations.
• Devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence to the greatest effect.
• Works with the assigned Paralegals or Legal Assistants, and supervisory attorneys to determine applicable statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations.
• Uses electronic databases to identify assets, documents, and other physical evidence.
• Prepares interim and final reports on the progress of investigations.
• Aids in the compilation and analysis of documents and physical evidence, and the creation of charts, graphs, videotapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in motions and at trial.
• Prepares affidavits and testifies in court as required.
• Advise on methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations and identifies any resources that may be required.
• Examines books, ledgers, payroll records, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation.
• Establishes and verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm the authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary to successful case resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in planning and conducting civil or criminal complex investigations concerning misuse of public, private, or insurance funds.
• Working knowledge of current investigative techniques including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
• Experience in law enforcement.
• Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data using common software programs.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding financial records.
• Experience in interviewing potential witnesses.
• Previous experience with the United States Army, Department of Homeland Security, or other large federal agency may also be considered.

Benefits

CGS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account (health, dependent care, and commuter), paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where our employees can grow and thrive.