What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Investigator position at Abacus Service Corporation?
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Sector
State of AZ
Contract Number
CTR060284
Contractor's Work Location
AZDES
Position Title
Senior Investigator
Labor Category
Business Operations
Job Category
Administrative
Number of Positions
Job Level
Submittal allowed per staffing agency
Priority
Assignment Type
Temporary
Driving Required?
Is a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC) Required?
If Driving is Required, an MVR is required
N / A
Is this role located on-site, hybrid, or remote?
Hybrid
Work Location Address
1789 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Assignment Details
Target Start Date
03 / 17 / 2025
Target End Date
03 / 16 / 2026
Shift
1st Shift
Work Schedule
Standard
Tentative Shift Start Time
8 : 00 AM
Tentative Shift End Time
5 : 00
Rate Unit
Hour
Estimated Regular Hours / Week
40.00
OT Expected
Travel Required
Estimated OT Hours / Week
0.00
Travel %
Travel Description(Domestic / International)
Security Clearance
None
Position Details
Drug Screen
Background Checks
Position Description
The Senior Investigator investigates allegations of fraud and abuse related to the Department of Economic Security (DES) programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and providers. Additionally, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts administrative and criminal investigations regarding benefits fraud by partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement.
Skills Required
Review and research records, policy, procedures, investigative on-line resources, public information sources, and networking to other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud. " Conduct field investigations, interview suspects and witnesses, compose, prepare, and serve subpoenas, conduct surveillance, and gather evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud. " Maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence. " Analyze, organize, and maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed. " Produce high quality reports presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely presenting all the facts and evidence of the case, both inculpatory and exculpatory. " Attend and testify at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and overpayments. " Compose prosecution reports, Reports of Investigation or memorandums, analyze, and organize evidence, prepare cases to refer for prosecution to the Attorney General's office or county prosecution authorities. Attend Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case. " Attend unit, division, and one on one meetings with supervisor, attend trainings and assist other investigators and supervisors as needed.
Skills Preferred
Review and research records, policy, procedures, investigative on-line resources, public information sources, and networking to other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud. " Conduct field investigations, interview suspects and witnesses, compose, prepare, and serve subpoenas, conduct surveillance, and gather evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud. " Maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence. " Analyze, organize, and maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed. " Produce high quality reports presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely presenting all the facts and evidence of the case, both inculpatory and exculpatory. " Attend and testify at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and overpayments. " Compose prosecution reports, Reports of Investigation or memorandums, analyze, and organize evidence, prepare cases to refer for prosecution to the Attorney General's office or county prosecution authorities. Attend Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case. " Attend unit, division, and one on one meetings with supervisor, attend trainings and assist other investigators and supervisors as needed.
Experience Required
Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes " Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling " Principles of data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination " Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite " Public Assistance Eligibility Policy, procedures and regulations and / or criminal offenses under Federal, State and Local Statutes and Administrative code and trends in the area of assignment " Software used for data analysis and investigations " Relational databases, Geographical Information Software (GIS) tools, and mapping techniques " Evidence handling procedures " Performing statistical research and analysis " Crime analysis or investigations and reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts " Review and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement " Establishing effective working relationships, both internal and external " Preparing clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports " Generating reports, maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids " Using link analysis software, or other data analysis and investigation software " Research and presentations " Methods and Practices employed in protective services, criminal detection and investigative or interviewing for public assistance programs. " Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing " Conduct fact finding research and utilize problem solving techniques " Organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials " Prioritize tasks or projects to meet deadlines and organize and maintain case / project files " Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy " Integrate and interpret complex information " Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience Preferred
Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes " Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling " Principles of data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination " Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite " Public Assistance Eligibility Policy, procedures and regulations and / or criminal offenses under Federal, State and Local Statutes and Administrative code and trends in the area of assignment " Software used for data analysis and investigations " Relational databases, Geographical Information Software (GIS) tools, and mapping techniques " Evidence handling procedures " Performing statistical research and analysis " Crime analysis or investigations and reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts " Review and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement " Establishing effective working relationships, both internal and external " Preparing clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports " Generating reports, maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids " Using link analysis software, or other data analysis and investigation software " Research and presentations " Methods and Practices employed in protective services, criminal detection and investigative or interviewing for public assistance programs. " Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing " Conduct fact finding research and utilize problem solving techniques " Organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials " Prioritize tasks or projects to meet deadlines and organize and maintain case / project files " Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy " Integrate and interpret complex information " Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Education Required
N / A
Education Preferred
N / A
Additional Information
DES / OSI to complete Background Investigation for clearance. " Each employee or Contracted Employee of the department who may have contact with children or vulnerable adults shall apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to 41-1758.07 or provide to the department documentation of the person's application for a fingerprint clearance card. Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit. " Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), " Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Candidate Evaluation Criteria
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