Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator

Company: SGI Global, LLC
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

SGI Global is seeking a Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator to support the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) program, a Health Care Fraud (Civil) program. The ACE Investigator will conduct thorough and systematic investigations relating to civil actions or administrative violations within the jurisdiction of the USAO. The investigator will handle cases independently, as lead agent or as a team member. Cases may involve sensitive matters or prominent individuals, organizations, or corporations and may also involve obscure leads, uncooperative witnesses, and conflicting evidence. Investigations do not involve criminal violations, which are referred to appropriate law enforcement officers.*Position is contingent upon award*Job Duties

• Independently plans and conducts investigations of a highly complex and difficult nature; performs quantitative, qualitative, or other analysis of relevant facts; and prepares the results to support the mission of the USAO, NDFL.
• 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. Analysis is for the purposes of clarifying the target suspect or organization's pattern of operations, to identify information relevant to the legal issues involved, and to recommend valuable approaches to the AUSA or other members of the investigative team. Analysis is also for the purpose of developing and refining proof required to assist in determining legal responsibility for violation(s), and for devising methods for effectively obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence.
• 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 authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statement, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
• Provides specialized investigative analysis relevant to health care fraud, procurement fraud, agriculture fraud and fraud related to other federal programs. Identifies sources of information and multiple variables.
• Conducts asset investigations, verify employment, and conduct financial analysis to ensure that the target has the ability to pay monetary penalties.
• Develops understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local law to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on direction and scope of investigations. Determines proof required to affix responsibility for violations, and devises methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence to greatest effect.
• Works with the assigned Paralegal Specialists, Assistant United States Attorneys, and supervisory attorneys to determine applicable statutory and regulatory law and identify possible violations.
• Performs a variety of ancillary services in direct support of assigned cases and matters.
• Uses electronic databases to identify assets, documents, and other physical evidence.
• 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, and other aspects of case.
• Arranges for secure storage, preservation, organization, and indexing of voluminous documentary evidence.
• Assists in compilation and analysis of documents and physical evidence, and creation of charts, graphs, videotapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in motions and at trial. Provides advice to AUSA on selection of witnesses and ensures their attendance through subpoena or otherwise. Testifies in court as required.
• Decides upon most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations and identifies any resources that may be required.
• Initiates contacts with federal, state, and local officials, and other organizations and individuals related to subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning sequences of events, obtaining explanations, and otherwise advancing investigative objectives. 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 authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary to successful case resolution.
• Uses laboratories and other forensic services to identify handwriting, fingerprints, questioned documents and substances, sound and video recordings, and other physical evidence.
• Independently or with AUSAs meets regularly with designated federalagency personnel, as well as state and local officials, for the purpose of generating fraud investigations and coordinating responsibilities with regard to these investigations. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • At least five (5) years of demonstrated ability in a similar position. A law enforcement or related investigative exposure, preferable in Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) is desired.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, with exceptionally advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include the use of pivot tables, sorting and filtering, and formula that will assist in systematic assessments and calculations.
  • U. S. Citizenship
  • Ability to receive a security clearanceSGI 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.
    
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