Criminal Investigator

District Of Columbia

Washington, DC

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Analysis Skills, Billing, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Consulting, Criminal Law, Driver's License, Financial Services, Firearms Experience, Genetics, Government, Healthcare, Homeless Services, Interviewing Skills, Investigative Reports, Law Enforcement, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Military, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Surveillance, Time Management
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Washington, DC
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5 days ago

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Job ID

32769

Location

100 M Street S.E. 10th Floor

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

06/29/2026

Date Closed

07/13/2026

Minimum Rate

$93,069.00

Maximum Rate

$119,916.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Ofc of the Inspector General

Grade

13

Bargaining Unit

CH11

Type of Appointment

Career Service - Reg Appt

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Job Summary

This position is a Criminal Investigator (Healthcare) in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting instances of healthcare fraud committed by providers participating in the District''s Medicaid program, as well as investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of individuals residing in Medicaid-funded healthcare facilities.

The Criminal Investigator plays a critical role in safeguarding public resources and protecting vulnerable populations. The incumbent is expected to independently plan, conduct, and coordinate complex criminal investigations from initiation through prosecution. This includes gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, preparing detailed investigative reports, and collaborating closely with prosecutors, law enforcement partners, and regulatory agencies.

The position requires a full range of investigative experience, particularly in healthcare fraud, healthcare billing schemes, and abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults or seniors. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, substantial experience working with financial and medical records, and the ability to develop investigative strategies in cases involving intricate healthcare fraud schemes. The investigator must be able to manage multiple cases simultaneously, work effectively under tight deadlines, and communicate findings clearly and professionally, both in writing and orally.

Major Duties

The incumbent works under the direction of a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) within the MFCU. The Criminal Investigator (CI) is responsible for planning, conducting, and managing highly complex, sensitive, and high-impact investigations involving potential violations of federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations. These investigations often involve suspected acts of healthcare fraud within the administration of the Medicaid program, including improper billing schemes, kickbacks, misrepresentation of services, financial exploitation, and provider misconduct.

The CI exercises substantial independent judgment in developing investigative strategies, identifying fraudulent conduct, and determining appropriate avenues of inquiry.

The CI prepares well-written, accurate, and timely investigative plans that incorporate the appropriate offenses; consults with management on the resources needed throughout the investigation; and reports on activities and developments.

Demonstrated experience in presenting investigations that aid the appropriate external partners in making or invoking criminal or civil action. Expert knowledge of advanced principles and concepts of criminal law, local and federal rules of criminal procedure, rules of evidence and search and seizure, and methods and matters of criminal/investigative operations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: This position may require the CI to work extended work hours. This position may require the CI to perform on-call duties or perform emergency availability duties on an as-needed basis.

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-1811-13

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is a part of a collective bargaining unit.

Medical Requirements: This position requires the applicant to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination. This position requires the CI to undergo an annual medical examination and pass it. This position requires moderate physical exertion, including walking, standing, running, and the use of firearms, as well as exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning to allow applicants to perform the assigned duties. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Corrective lenses are permitted, and vision must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Because the duties of this position may involve activities under stressful conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would make the applicant a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying.

Physical Demands: The work may involve long periods of standing and recurring stooping and bending. The work can require frequent, recurring surveillance, with considerable walking, stooping, bending, and climbing. The incumbent may have to remain in one location for many hours without relief. The work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy objects, such as luggage or boxes in cargo containers. Incumbents must also be prepared to protect themselves or others from physical attacks, without warning, to use firearms as required by the positions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and priorities; an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. However, duties may require frequent visits to areas with high crime rates to conduct interviews with suspects and conduct surveillance, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions outside in the elements (i.e., rain, heat, cold). The incumbent is required to carry a firearm.

This position requires the CI to possess, upon appointment, and maintain a valid U.S. driver''s license.

The position requires the CI to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination. The position requires the CI to take and pass annual examinations.

This position requires the employee to successfully qualify with a firearm within 90 days of appointment, maintain all established requirements for carrying and using firearms, and follow use-of-force guidelines in accordance with investigative policies and procedures. Firearms qualification is mandatory as part of the assigned duties. Special safety precautions are required, including the use of protective equipment, including non-lethal force generators, mechanical restraints, and firearms

Special Requirements

The position may be filled at a salary up to a Step 4.

This position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Safety Sensitive.

When applying for DC OIG positions, please ensure you check your spam folder after the closing date. Information regarding interviews will be sent via the OIG Recruitment email box. OIG reserves the right to deny interviews after dates have been identified and interviews conclude.

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

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