Federal Senior Civil Investigator

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

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Position:Senior Civil Investigator

Location:Work will be performed at the U.S. Attorneys Office at 63 S. Royal St., Suite 600, Mobile, Alabama 36602.

Work Hours:Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Start Date: 19 September 2025

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Travel: On the occasions on which travel is required, it shall be pre-approved and will generally entail review of records at a Courthouse, surveillance, or interviews. Mileage will be reimbursed at government rates for local vehicle car travel from the USAO-ALS office described above, upon completion of accurate documentation. On occasion travel may be required to the National Advocacy Center (NAC) located in Columbia, South Carolina or to other pre-approved sites.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• The applicant shall meet the DOJ Residency Requirement. The Residency Requirement states that, for three of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the individual must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the United States overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) be a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
• The selected applicant will be required to pass a full field background investigation including U.S. Citizenship and successfully pass a 5- or 7-year minimum background investigation. This process will include a background check, credit history check and a drug screening.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and present large volumes of data using common software programs (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Case Map7, I-Pro7, STARs, and other programs) is preferred.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently, organize evidence and produce written reports.
• Possess a wide variety of skills/abilities in specialized areas such as forensic accounting, health care fraud, nursing, legal and/or law enforcement.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding medical records and knowledge of medical billing procedures is preferred
• Working knowledge of current research and investigative techniques including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information.

Tasks:

• Based upon the direction provided by the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to whom a case is assigned, the investigator plans and conducts investigations of a highly complex and difficult nature, performs quantitative, qualitative, or other analysis of relevant facts, claims data, account information, and prepares the results to support the mission of the USAO-ALS ACE Program. Investigations may be conducted solely by the USAO-ALS, or more typically, in conjunction with other federal and/or state or local agencies responsible for programs supported by federal funding.

1. 1. 1. Working with assigned AUSAs and/or supervisory attorneys, determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible violations or causes of action.
      2. Develops an understanding of applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations and case development.
      3. In conjunction with the assigned AUSA=s direction, he/she decides upon the most effective methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, and identifies required resources.
      4. Provides specialized skills and investigative analysis relevant to health care fraud, civil rights violations, procurement fraud and fraud related to other federal programs. Identifies sources of information. and multiple variables

• Performs a variety of investigation-related services in direct support of litigation. Support activities include one or more of the following:

1. 1. 1. Initiates contacts with federal, state, and local agency/officials, and other organizations and individuals related to the subject of investigation, to gather facts, obtain statements, learn sequences of events, obtain explanations and otherwise advance investigative objectives. Prepares draft subpoenas, Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for testimony, documents and written discovery, and other forms of requests for information, and serves the approved instrument. Examines Medicare/Medicaid/TRICARE claims data, financial records, corporate documents, books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation. Establishes and/or verifies relationships of all facts and evidence obtained or presented to confirm authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
      2. (Uses electronic databases to identify assets, verify employment and conduct financial analysis to ensure ability to collect monetary penalties.
      3. Prepares interim and final reports on progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys. Includes significant findings and conclusions, recommendations for additional investigative actions and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of witnesses, documentary evidence or other aspects of the case.
      4. Prepares summaries and digests of pertinent data, depositions and other transcripts; compiles indexes; assists in the creation of charts, graphs, videotapes, and other audio- visual materials for use by AUSAs for in motions, depositions, and in mediations, and at trials. Provides advice to AUSA on selection of witnesses and ensures their attendance through subpoena or otherwise. Testifies in court regarding investigations, as required.

• Independently or with the ACE AUSAs meets regularly with designated federal agency personnel, state and local officials for the purpose of commencing fraud investigations and coordinating responsibilities regarding these investigations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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