Civil Investigator Supporting the US Attorney's Office Job Listing at FSA in San Juan, San Juan (Job ID 5001091598806)

Description

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a potential vacancy for a Civil Investigator. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

The Civil Investigator will conduct thorough and systematic investigations relating to civil actions or administrative violations within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) involving health care fraud and opioid related violations. Cases are handled independently, as lead agent or as a team member, and may concern sensitive matters or those involving prominent individuals, organizations, or corporations; involve jurisdictional issues; and may involve obscure leads, uncooperative witnesses, and/or conflicting evidence.

• Based on cases or broad legal issues assigned to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), independently plans and conducts investigative analysis of an extraordinary complex and difficult nature. Cases frequently concern exceptionally sensitive matters involving health care professionals, as well as local and national retail and wholesale distributors of opioids. Investigations are of major interregional dimension, or are nationwide in coverage, with occasional international Typical investigations of this nature are conducted in conjunction with federal, state and/or local agencies, both within and outside the USAO's geographic jurisdiction.
• Working with assigned Assistant United States Attorney(s), determines applicable statutory and regulatory law, and identifies possible violations.
• Independently pieces together evidence that comes from investigators, analysts, and law enforcement officers stationed throughout a large geographic area or several From this evidence, recognizes the target suspect or organizations' pattern of operations in order to identify information of interest, anticipate events as they unfold, and/or by instructing separate investigators or auditors who are working on specific segments of the case. Determines proof required to assist in affixing legal responsibility for violation(s), and devises methods for obtaining, preserving, and presenting evidence for greatest litigative effect.
• Performs a variety of ancillary analytical and investigations-related services in direct support of litigation. Support activities include some or all of the following:
• Initiates contacts with federal, state and local officials and other organizations and individuals related to the subject(s) of investigation for the purpose of gathering and analyzing facts, obtaining statements, learning sequences of events, obtaining explanations and otherwise advancing investigative objectives. Examines books, ledgers, payroll, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data and other records pertaining to the transactions, events or allegations under Establishes and/or verifies relationships among all facts and evidence obtained or presented, to confirm authenticity of documents, corroborate witness statements, and otherwise build proof necessary for successful litigation.
• Defines and conducts extensive research and analysis of data relating to suspected civil violations, such as health care fraud or other violations or offenses of special concern within the USAO Analyses information on target individuals and organizations by identifying relevant data sources, and extracting, analyzing, and validating data. Prepares and disseminates information to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other appropriate entities.
• On a continual basis, monitors, reviews and analyzes information from multiple sources. Identifies the need for further research, analysis or investigation, and makes decisions concerning the consolidation and dissemination of information to various law enforcement agencies and other organizations.
• 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.
• Independently or with the Assistant U.S. Attorneys meets regularly with designated federal agency personnel, as well as state and local officials, for the purpose of generating fraud investigations and coordinating responsibilities with regard to these investigations.

Requirements

A Civil Investigator must meet the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred. Additional experience can be substituted for advanced degree requirements
• Formalized training and certification within a specific expertise/investigative field
• 10+ Years of Federal Law Enforcement experience
• Demonstrated experience in complex Criminal/Civil/National Security/ investigations
• Experience within a specific investigative field
• Significant experience testifying in court matters
• Foreign language skills are preferred
• Demonstrated liaison/coordination skills
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.   Agency Overview

The scope of the Puerto Rico U.S. Attorney's Office's (PR-USAO) ACE program includes the investigation and prosecution of health care fraud matters and an aggressive stance against illegal opioid distribution through imposition of penalties and the use of available civil injunctive remedies, among others. The primary tool employed in civil cases is the False Claims Act, which provides treble damages for the government's loss, plus penalties for each false claim. Financial recoveries compensate the United States for its loss, serve as a deterrence for future misconduct, and promotes public safety.

Benefit Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

EEO Statement

FSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.

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