Employment Opportunities
The Nebraska Department of Justice strives to provide excellent legal representation to the State of Nebraska in service to its citizens. A strong commitment to public service is desirable in the hiring of law clerks, administrative staff, investigators, and assistant attorney generals. If you share in our mission of excellence in public service and are interested in furthering your career as a member of our legal team, we invite you to send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript to: Dana.Hoffman@nebraska.gov or
Dana Hoffman
Director of Operations
Nebraska Department of Justice
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
The Nebraska Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and applies Nebraska’s Veterans Preference Law.
POSITION: DATA ANALYST – ENTRY LEVEL (FULL TIME) - MEDICAID FRAUD AND PATIENT ABUSE UNIT
POSITION CLOSE DATE: DECEMBER 31, 2020
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
The Analyst assists the Auditors, Investigators, and Attorneys from the Unit in various projects of investigating cases of complex white collar financial crimes and schemes committed by providers of medical services to Medicaid recipients and cases of the misuse of patient funds. This person assists on full investigative audits and analytical procedures relating to criminal and civil investigative work involving methods of fraud examination and forensic accounting and the detection and investigation of violations of applicable Medicaid program statutes and regulations.
This person may work independently or with the Auditors, Investigators, and Attorneys from the Section.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Auditors and the Unit Director.
The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights.
This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.
EDUCATION
Applicants must have at minimum an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree with a preference for a major or minor in accounting or a closely related business field. Interest in learning and performing paralegal work desirable. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to the following:
D. Mark Collins, Director
Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit
Nebraska Department of Justice
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Email: mark.collins@nebraska.gov
INVESTIGATOR – MEDICAID FRAUD AND PATIENT ABUSE UNIT – NEBRASKA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THE JOB: Under administrative supervision from the Chief of Investigations, Investigators work collaboratively with other Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit staff and other state and federal agencies to investigate allegations of fraud in the Medicaid program and/or abuse or neglect in licensed care facilities. They perform all phases of an investigation within the jurisdiction of the MFPAU from the central office and in the field. Typical tasks include collection of evidence, conducting interviews, taking statements, extensive report writing, performance of basic analysis of Medicaid providers’ billings to detect fraudulent schemes and abnormal patterns, preparation of analytical charts, operation of investigative equipment, surveillance, delivering subpoenas, assisting the audit and legal staff with case development and problem solving, and testifying in court. Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or who possess relevant accounting and law enforcement/investigation experience. Statewide travel required. Applicants must have no felony, serious misdemeanor or domestic abuse related convictions. A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Law enforcement certification required. Ability to be commissioned as a Deputy State Sheriff required. Previous investigative experience strongly preferred. CFE designation preferred. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, accounting, finance or business, and a minimum of one year of experience in white-collar investigations preferred. Substantial experience may be substituted for college degree. Experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant white-collar law enforcement or criminal investigation techniques preferred. Experience involving application of state statutes, agency rules and regulations and court/administrative hearings process helpful.
APPLICATION: Closing date: 12-1-2020. Resume outlining qualifications and a cover letter should be sent to:
Mark Collins, Director
Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit
Office of the Attorney General
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-471-2683
Website: ago.nebraska.gov/medicaid-fraud
