CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 5 months ago
Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$51K/yr - $66K/yrContact Government Services, LLC is seeking an experienced ACE Investigator with extensive knowledge in investigative techniques and fraud detection to support a large Federal agency initiative. The role involves generating and continuing investigations related to fraud in various sectors, utilizing electronic databases, and preparing reports for attorneys.
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Responsibilities
The investigator will generate new investigations, and to continue with ongoing investigation and civil actions involving fraud in areas such as healthcare, contracting, and grants, as well as other fraud and abuse of federal public funds and programs
Regularly meets with the ACE attorneys and with designated agency personnel for the purpose of generating fraud investigations
Performs a variety of ancillary investigations-related services in direct support of any assigned fraud
Utilizes electronic databases such as public records, property records, business records, and other government-maintained databases, to identify documents, witnesses and other physical evidence
Prepares reports on progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys. These reports may include significant findings and conclusions, analyses of information located in electronic databases, presentations, recommendations for additional investigative actions and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses, documentary evidence, or other aspects of a case
Examines books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation
Performs sophisticated analyses of large-scale hard-copy and electronic data, such as health care claims data, financial transaction data, accounting records, or bank records to develop investigative leads and to determine their potential relevance to the allegations at issue
Gathers and analyzes facts including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data for the purpose of advancing investigative objectives. Establishes and verifies relationships between facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm authenticity of documents, to corroborate witness statements, and to otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation or settlement
Develops and analyzes evidence and collects information relating to such evidence, or other legal matters under consideration, from appropriate primary and secondary sources. Performs analysis to clarify the target suspect's or organization's pattern of operations, to identify information relevant to the legal issues involved, and to recommend valuable approaches to the AUSAs or other members of the investigative team. Develops and refines proof required to assist in determining legal responsibility for violations
Assists ACE AUSAs with in-person and/or telephonic interviews of witnesses, depositions, and sworn witness examinations
Assists with the preparation and service of subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatory answers, or witness testimony in connection with ACE investigations
Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations. Determines proof required to affix responsibility for violations, and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence to the greatest effect
Assists with determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, and identifies any resources that may be required
Performs other related ACE investigator duties as assigned and within scope
Attends meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge and skills in investigative techniques and fraud detection
Ability to generate new investigations and continue with ongoing investigations and civil actions involving fraud in areas such as healthcare, contracting, and grants
Ability to meet regularly with ACE attorneys and designated agency personnel for the purpose of generating fraud investigations
Ability to perform a variety of ancillary investigations-related services in direct support of any assigned fraud
Utilization of electronic databases such as public records, property records, business records, and other government-maintained databases to identify documents, witnesses, and other physical evidence
Ability to prepare reports on progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys, including significant findings and conclusions, analyses of information located in electronic databases, presentations, recommendations for additional investigative actions, and assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses and evidence
Ability to examine books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation
Ability to perform sophisticated analyses of large-scale hard-copy and electronic data to develop investigative leads and determine their potential relevance to the allegations at issue
Ability to gather and analyze facts including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data for the purpose of advancing investigative objectives
Ability to establish and verify relationships between facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm authenticity of documents and corroborate witness statements
Ability to develop and analyze evidence and collect information relating to such evidence from appropriate primary and secondary sources
Ability to assist ACE AUSAs with in-person and/or telephonic interviews of witnesses, depositions, and sworn witness examinations
Ability to assist with the preparation and service of subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatory answers, or witness testimony in connection with ACE investigations
Ability to develop an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations
Ability to determine proof required to affix responsibility for violations and devise methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence
Ability to assist with determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations
Ability to perform other related ACE investigator duties as assigned and within scope
Ability to attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate
Computer Skills: Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional
Ability to review and understand the import of a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs
Ability to think independently and develop investigative strategies in response to the needs of a specific case
Strong communication skills to work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff
Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office
Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner
Preferred
Experience with working on document review/management platforms such as Relativity
Experience with analyzing spreadsheets of claims data
Experience with utilizing docketing software
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Miller
Partner, President of Operations
Brian York
Partner, President of Strategy
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