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

17

This position offers a salary range of $70,743 - $99,889 initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $110,288.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General

Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Division

200 St. Paul Place

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG is seeking applicants for an Investigator position in the Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit (MFVVU). This unit is made up of 47 attorneys, investigators, auditors, and support staff. The staff are divided into ten multi-disciplinary teams who are responsible for: (1) investigation and prosecution of criminal cases involving Medicaid fraud by healthcare providers; (2) investigation and civil enforcement actions under the Maryland False Health Claims Act; (3) prosecuting the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; and (4) prosecuting opioid diversion and over prescription. This position will work with Assistant Attorneys General and staff to conduct confidential criminal and civil investigations of fraud by Maryland health care providers. Investigators interact with healthcare providers, other federal and state law enforcement officials, victims, witnesses, and attorneys.

The candidate must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Identify, locate, and conduct in-depth interviews of key witnesses to develop factual records and investigative leads.
• Analyze and synthesize medical records, digital data, and other forms of electronic evidence to support investigative findings.
• Prepare detailed witness interview memoranda, investigative spreadsheets, and comprehensive analytical reports.
• Serve subpoenas and other legal process to obtain records, documents, and evidence in compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide sworn testimony before grand juries and in court proceedings regarding investigative findings and evidence handling.
• Draft, execute, and assist in the implementation of search warrants in coordination with prosecutors and law enforcement.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; conduct surveillance and joint investigative operations.
• Organize, develop, and prepare cases for trial, including evidence review, witness coordination, and case strategy support.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Selective Qualifications

Candidates must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, word processing programs and fundamental understanding of database concepts.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years criminal or investigative experience.
• Experience in white collar or healthcare fraud
• Experience in forensic interviewing techniques and special victims (elderly adults, developmentally disabled persons, or children).

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 all the minimum 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. Please include start/end dates and detailed job duties for each work experience. In addition, complete answers to supplemental questions.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to [email protected]. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment, email [email protected]

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.