Fraud Analyst

Position Overview

The Fraud Analyst position is an excellent opportunity for analysts to advance their career by supporting the Department of Justice on large, complex fraud investigations. In this role, you will work alongside federal agents, investigators, attorneys, and other experts in detecting fraud within the Civil Division. You will sharpen your data analysis and consolidation skills by accessing, collecting, examining, and analyzing data and evidence from a variety of sources including public access and law enforcement databases. Additionally, there are opportunities for tuition reimbursement for certifications such as Relativity, ACEDS, and Paralegal Certificates.

Key Responsibilities

• Review data from vendors who provide health care services paid by the federal government to identify anomalies indicative of improper billing or fraud.
• Formulate data runs or inquiries from large Medicare and Medicaid databases to identify particular billing patterns for analysis and research.
• Analyze data and draft written conclusions and recommendations regarding possible fraudulent billing patterns for further investigation.
• Prepare interim and final reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for additional investigative actions.
• Collaborate with AUSAs, supervisory attorneys, and investigators to determine applicable laws and identify potential violations or causes of action.
• Develop an understanding of federal, state, and local laws necessary for making informed investigative decisions and preserving evidence.
• Initiate contacts with federal, state, and local officials, as well as other organizations, to gather facts and records that advance investigative objectives.
• Examine records, correspondence, audits, or reviews to verify the authenticity of documents and corroborate witness statements.
• Assist in the compilation, analysis, and presentation of documents, evidence, charts, and graphs for hearings, presentations, or trials.
• Review defense presentations, expert reports, and arguments, and create financial damage models for litigation purposes.
• Participate in negotiations as required and travel with USAO MD personnel to conduct interviews.
• Telework may be available in the local area and you may work with independent experts or consultants.
• This position is Part Time (32 hours).

Required Qualifications

• Experience in document analysis, particularly in relation to fraud cases.
• Two years’ experience in performing online database and telephone research.
• Working knowledge of various public repositories of information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Undergraduate degree preferred; familiarity with automated litigation support is helpful.
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a litigation support environment.
• Undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
• Certification or training courses related to fraud analysis.
• Familiarity with automated litigation support.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $63,300 - 129,700 USD
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Flexible work schedule along with tuition reimbursement opportunities and professional certification support.
• A culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth that values your unique contributions.