Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - MDHHS OIG (Position is based in & covers Northern MI)

State of Michigan•Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking to hire a Fraud Investigator to conduct investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers, and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs. Positive investigation results are typically forwarded for prosecution or are addressed through administrative review. Investigative outcomes include criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment, and program disqualification. Investigators also make program improvement recommendations based on their results.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.
Must apply online via NEOGOV.
Must attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Must attach a cover letter.
If applicable, must attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, but not web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts). Official transcripts must provide the name of the institution, confirmation of degree award date, and registrar's signature.
Must attach a recent educational or professional writing sample authored by the applicant.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.
Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
An additional extensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field is preferred.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs.
Forward positive investigation results for prosecution or address them through administrative review.
Address investigative outcomes including criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment and program disqualification.
Make program improvement recommendations based on investigation results.