ACE Investigator

ELG Solutions is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team at the USAO- Eastern District of Lousiana to generate new investigations and to continue with ongoing investigation and civil actions involving fraud in areas such as healthcare, contracting, and grants, as well as other fraud and abuse of federal public funds and programs. 

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes electronic databases such as public records, property records, business records, and other government-maintained databases, to identify documents, witnesses and other physical evidence.
• Prepares reports on the progress of investigations for use by AUSAs and supervisory attorneys. Examines books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation.
• Performs sophisticated analyses of large-scale hard-copy and electronic data, such as health care claims data, financial transaction data, accounting records, or bank records to develop investigative leads and to determine their potential relevance to the allegations at issue.
• Gathers and analyzes facts including witness statements, timelines, and scientific or technical data to advance investigative objectives.
• Develops and analyzes evidence and collects information relating to such evidence, or other legal matters under consideration, from appropriate primary and secondary sources.
• Performs analysis to clarify the target suspect's or organization's pattern of operations, to identify information relevant to the legal issues involved, and to recommend valuable approaches to the AUSAs or other members of the investigative team.
• Assists ACE AUSAs with in-person and/or telephonic interviews of witnesses, depositions, and sworn witness examinations.
• Assists with the preparation and service of subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatory answers, or witness testimony in connection with ACE investigations.
• Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws to the extent necessary to make sound decisions on the direction and scope of investigations.
• Assists with determining the most efficacious methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations, and identifies any resources that may be required.
• Performs other related ACE investigator duties as assigned and within scope.
• Attends meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate.

Required Skills;

• Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, and other databases as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience with working on document review/management platforms such as Relativity, analyzing spreadsheets of claims data, and utilizing docketing software is a plus.
• Ability to review and understand the import of a wide variety of documents, both legal and non-legal, including Motions and Briefs.
• Ability to think independently and to develop investigative strategies in response to the needs of a specific case.
• Communication skills are extremely important.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office.
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people courteously and tactfully.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.57 - $34.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Security Clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70139 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70139: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $35