For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
The incumbent serves as a Civil Fraud Investigator responsible for supporting investigations involving violations of the False Claims Act. Investigations may involve complex financial transactions, asset identification and valuation, review of public records, analysis of documentary and electronic evidence, witness interviews, and preparation of investigative reports.
Typical work assignments will included: Conduct complex investigations into suspected civil fraud schemes involving Medicare (including false billing, kickbacks, upcoding, unbundling, medically unnecessary services, and other fraudulent practices), customs duties, and other federal programs. Collect, analyze, and synthesize evidence, including claims data, medical records, financial documents, and business records, to identify patterns and indicators of fraud.
Develop investigative plans, conduct interviews of witnesses, and collaborate with auditors, data analysts, and subject-matter experts. Evaluate witness credibility and corroborate statements through documentary and other evidence. Present findings of fact, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and professional manner. Prepare detailed investigative reports, chronologies, and evidentiary summaries. Work closely with Assistant U.S.
Attorneys and agency counsel to support litigation, including participating in strategy meetings. Coordinate efforts with federal and state agencies such as HHS-OIG, CMS, FBI, state Medicaid Fraud Control Units, and CBP, among others. Participate in settlement discussions and assist in calculating damages, penalties, and potential recoveries. Maintain accurate investigative files and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and evidentiary standards.
Conduct asset searches and financial investigations using public records, commercial databases, government information systems, and open-source resources. Document investigative findings related to asset ownership, valuation, transfers, and potential concealment. Examine financial records, accounting documents, bank records, invoices, contracts, billing records, grant files, procurement records, and related documentation.
Identify, locate, and evaluate real property, business interests, vehicles, financial accounts, and other assets relevant to investigations. Review deeds, property records, court filings, corporate registrations, tax records, and other public records. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become progressively more complex and independent.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Karla.Castillo@usdoj.gov · (213) 894-7611
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $87061 – $135657/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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