Job Description

SGI Global is seeking an Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator/Case Developer to provide investigative support services to the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (EDOK). The Investigator/Case Developer will support the USAO's Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) program by conducting investigations involving fraud, waste, and abuse affecting federal programs, including healthcare fraud, federal benefits fraud, prescription drug fraud/diversion, misappropriation of federal funds, and other civil fraud matters.

Position is contingent upon award

Job Duties

• Plan and conduct complex investigations under the direction of Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs).
• Review, analyze, and assess allegations, anonymous tips, agency referrals, complaints, qui tam matters, and other reports of fraud or unlawful conduct.
• Determine applicable laws and identify potential federal violations and available civil remedies in coordination with assigned AUSAs.
• Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws necessary to support investigations and case development.
• Identify investigative leads, sources of information, and investigative resources necessary to support assigned matters.
• Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and other analytical reviews of claims data, financial records, account information, and other relevant evidence.
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local agencies, organizations, and individuals to gather facts, obtain statements, and advance investigative objectives.
• Prepare written discovery requests and other requests for information.
• Review and analyze claims data, financial records, corporate documents, books, ledgers, payroll records, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other documentary evidence.
• Verify the authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and establish relationships between facts and evidence.
• Secure, preserve, organize, file, and index documentary evidence.
• Utilize electronic databases to identify assets, verify employment, and conduct financial analyses related to civil judgments and monetary penalties.
• Prepare interim and final investigative reports, including findings, conclusions, recommendations, and assessments of investigative strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepare summaries and digests of depositions, transcripts, and other investigative materials.
• Assist in preparing charts, graphs, audiovisual materials, witness lists, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks for use during litigation.
• Coordinate witness appearances and assist with witness preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Testify regarding investigations, as required.
• Meet and coordinate with federal agencies, state and local officials, and other stakeholders to support fraud investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in accounting preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement or other investigative experience with an understanding of evidence, federal civil procedure, admissibility of evidence, and elements of fraud investigations.
• Experience testifying in court-related matters.
• Knowledge of legal and law enforcement terminology and procedures.
• Experience reviewing complex and voluminous records.
• Working knowledge of current research and investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other information sources.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and present large volumes of data using common software programs; experience with CaseMap, Ipro, STARS, Relativity, or similar software is preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, organize evidence, and prepare written reports.
• Possess specialized skills or experience in forensic accounting, healthcare fraud, nursing, legal, and/or law enforcement disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a Public Trust (Risk Level 3) background investigation.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.