Affirmative Civil Enforcement; ACE Investigator

Position: ACE Investigator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an experienced ACE Investigator to provide assistance for a large Federal agency initiative. This role demands extensive investigative techniques and fraud detection knowledge to support federal public funds and programs.

Base pay range: $51,435.30/yr – $66,131.10/yr. This range is provided by CGS Federal; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Experienced

Department:
Legal Services

• Generate new investigations and maintain ongoing investigations and civil actions involving fraud in areas such as healthcare, contracting, grants, and federal public funds.
• Collaborate regularly with ACE attorneys and designated agency personnel to generate fraud investigations.
• Perform ancillary investigative services to support assigned fraud cases.
• Use electronic databases (public records, property records, business records, government databases) to identify documents, witnesses, and evidence.
• Prepare progress reports for AUSAs and supervisory attorneys, including findings, analyses, recommendations, and assessments of evidence and witness strengths.
• Examine records (books, ledgers, payrolls, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data) related to the investigation.
• Conduct sophisticated analyses of large‑scale hard‑copy and electronic data, such as health‑care claims and financial transactions, to develop leads and assess relevance.
• Gather and analyze facts—witness statements, timelines, technical data—to advance investigative objectives and establish relationships between facts and evidence.
• Analyze evidence to clarify suspect or organization patterns, identify relevant information, and recommend approaches for AUSAs and investigative teams.
• Assist ACE AUSAs with in‑person and/or telephonic witness interviews, depositions, and sworn examinations.
• Assist with preparation and service of subpoenas for documentary materials, interrogatories, or witness testimony.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, state, or local laws to make sound investigative decisions.
• Identify efficient methods for planning, scheduling, and conducting investigations and recognize necessary resources.
• Perform other related ACE investigator duties as assigned and within scope.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other databases; experience with document review platforms (e.g., Relativity), claim data spreadsheets, and docketing software is a plus.
• Ability to review and understand a wide variety of documents, both legal and non‑legal.
• Independent thinking and investigative strategy development.
• Excellent communication skills, professional interaction with all staff levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a professional office.
• Skillful in courteous and tactful interpersonal dealings.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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