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INVESTIGATIVE AUDITOR

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Recruitment #24-002247-0031

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Introduction

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government.  The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General 
Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two Investigative Auditor positions in its Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit (MFVVU). This position is responsible for conducting investigation-related audits involving suspected fraud by health care providers, allegations of patient abuse and neglect, misuse and diversion of opioids, billing for false or inflated services, kickbacks, obstruction of justice, theft, misappropriation by a fiduciary, and other violations of the Maryland Medicaid Program. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.

POSITION DUTIES

Working in a team environment to identify and investigate complex fraud schemes; evaluating allegations of fraud and developing an investigative plan; analyzing Medicaid claims data for patterns of fraud; examining financial records and tracking assets; developing financial models to determine settlement positions; preparing for and conducting interviews of witnesses; developing evidence needed to evaluate and prove fraudulent activities; collecting, organizing, and analyzing large complex data sets for use in nationwide qui tam cases, and testifying in grand jury and court proceedings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have basic computer database software experience, i.e., Access, Excel, and Word processing programs and fundamental understanding of data base concepts. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
Three years criminal or fraud investigative auditing experience.
Experience in forensic accounting and/or data mining techniques.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum, selective, and preferred qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).  

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS



1. Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)
2. Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
3. Sick - 15 days per year
4. Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption

Local Mass Transit Benefits

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Officer, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or fax to 410-576-6447.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you have specific questions about recruitment, please call 410-576-6440 or email hr@oag.state.md.us.  

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.



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