Senior Investigator

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

(Temporary Positions)

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video.

Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking several experienced and highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Senior Investigator. These positions will serve as Temporary positions. This role will investigate allegations of fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and providers. Additionally, the OIG conducts administrative and criminal investigations regarding benefits fraud by partnering with federal, state and local law enforcement.

In-State travel will be required within the State of Arizona based on the needs of the position and the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and researching records, policy, procedures, investigative on-line resources, public information sources, and networking with other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud.
• Conducting field investigations, interviewing suspects and witnesses, composing, preparing and serving subpoenas, conducting surveillance and gathering evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud.
• Analyzing, organizing and maintaining investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed.
• Producing high quality reports; presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely and presenting all the facts and evidence of the case, both inculpatory and exculpatory.
• Attending and testifying at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and over payments.
• Composing prosecution reports, analyzing and organizing evidence, preparing cases to refer to the Attorney General's office or county prosecution authorities.
• Attending Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case.
• Attending unit, division and one on one meetings with supervisor, attending trainings and assisting other investigators as needed.

• 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
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and trends in the area of assignment
• Local, State and Federal programs and resources in area of assignment
• Arizona statutes and Administrative Code
• 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
• Reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts
• Crime analysis or investigations
• Reviewing and evaluating activities and developing effective methods for improvement
• Establishing effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Department
• 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

• Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing
• Conduct fact finding research
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• Organize and maintain case/project files
• Prioritize tasks or projects to meet deadlines
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of…