AG CHIEF INVESTIGATOR (Q429U)

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Req ID: 36673

　　Location:

　　Little Rock, AR, US, 72202

　　Category: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: $90,000.00

　　CHIEF INVESTIGATOR

　　Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced certified law enforcement agent to lead agents and investigators in the Medicaid Fraud Division (MFD). The Medicaid Fraud Division is unique in that it can prosecute both criminal and civil cases, including Medicaid fraud, civil false claims, abuse, neglect, exploitation of vulnerable persons, and ancillary charges discovered during or arising out of investigations. The team consists of special prosecutors, civil attorneys, law enforcement agents, investigators, nurses, and financial experts. The Chief Investigator is primarily responsible for supervising the work of the assigned agents and investigators and answers directly to the Deputy Attorney General for the MFD.

　　Essential job functions include:

　　Supervising MFD law enforcement agents and investigators

　　Ensuring compliance with all office policies by agents and investigators

　　Assigning cases

　　Working with outside State and Federal agencies

　　Maintaining working knowledge of the Medicaid Program

　　Compiling data into reports

　　Providing guidance in planning and conducting both civil and criminal investigations related to Medicaid provider fraud, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and civil false claims

　　Approving all completed Investigative Reports for Prosecution Analysis prepared by the agents and investigators

　　Evaluating direct reports annually

　　The successful candidate will:

　　Be a certified Arkansas law enforcement officer

　　Have a formal equivalent of a bachelor’s degree

　　Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in criminal investigations

　　Have a minimum of five years management or supervisory experience

　　Have knowledge of word processing and electronic spreadsheet applications

　　Be skilled in effective oral and written communication, researching, and interpreting rules and regulations and applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases

　　Be able to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback and work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment

　　The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees.

　　To apply, please email a current resume and a cover letter to [email protected].

　　State job applications will not be accepted.

　　Position Information

　　Summary

　　The Chief Investigator in the MFCU is a certified law enforcement agent. Chief Investigator shall investigate Medicaid Fraud cases and/or alleged endangered adult abuse and neglect cases under the direct guidance and supervision of the Deputy Attorney General.

　　Functions

　　• Supervising MFD law enforcement agents and investigators

　　• Ensuring compliance with all office policies by agents and investigators

　　• Assigning cases

　　• Working with outside State and Federal agencies

　　• Maintaining working knowledge of the Medicaid Program

　　• Compiling data into investigative reports

　　• Providing guidance in planning and conducting both civil and criminal investigations related to Medicaid provider fraud, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and civil false claims.

　　• Approving all completed Investigative Reports for Prosecution Analysis prepared by the Agents and Investigators

　　• Evaluating direct reports annually

　　Dimensions

　　Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA. Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%. Ability to successfully complete and pass the administered physical and drug screen exams.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of word processing and electronic spreadsheet applications. Skilled in effective oral and written communication, including writing reports. Skilled in researching and interpreting rules and regulations. Skilled in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases. Skilled in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval. Skilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making. Ability to manage stressful situations. Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment. Ability to provide excellent customer service.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　• Must have a formal education of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

　　• Minimum of 10 years of experience in criminal investigations

　　• Minimum of five years management or supervisory experience

　　• Knowledge of word processing and electronic spreadsheet applications

　　• Skilled in effective oral and written communication, researching and interpreting rules and regulations and applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases.

　　Licenses

　　Must be a current Arkansas certified law enforcement officer.

　　The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees.

　　To apply, please email a current resume and a cover letter to [email protected].

　　State job applications will not be accepted.

　　Nearest Major Market:Little Rock