Assistant Public Defender Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

• Conduct audits supporting investigations and litigation of the U.S. government’s affirmative civil enforcement of federal laws, including the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law.
• Conduct audits supporting criminal investigations involving wire fraud, money laundering, and related offenses under 18 U.S. Code.
• Review, analyze, and interpret complex data sets such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services claims, PPP loan data, and records related to health‑care fraud and defense procurement fraud.
• Identify outlier billings and anomalies within health‑care claim codes and normalize claim data across multiple benefit plans.
• Detect trends, patterns, and relevant information within investigative and discovery records and apply this analysis to test data under various conditions.
• Reinterpret and extrapolate results from statistically valid random samples when modifications to sample review outcomes occur.
• Develop, document, and defend loss‑calculation methodologies and financial damage models for litigation.
• Conduct financial investigations to assess the ability of individuals and organizations to satisfy settlements and judgments, including detailed analysis of assets, liabilities, debt obligations, borrowing capacity, earnings, financial ratios, aging schedules, tax considerations, and collectability.
• Examine personal and business financial records to identify payments, kickbacks, money flows, sources and uses of cash, related‑party transactions, and potential damages.
• Perform asset valuations, record reconstruction, and create computerized financial models for use in presentations of financial evidence.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports summarizing financial analyses, data findings, and evidentiary conclusions.
• Communicate investigative findings to attorneys, investigators, and other team members, and provide recommendations to Assistant U.S. Attorneys regarding investigative plans, focus areas, and potential courses of action.
• Review defense presentations, expert reports, and related materials, and collaborate with independent experts as needed.
• Prepare expert reports for litigation and participate in negotiations upon request.
• Engage professionally with witnesses, persons of interest, and representatives of local, state, and federal agencies to obtain statements, clarify facts, and establish sequences of events in support of investigative objectives.
• Participate in the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Review Team, reviewing FINCEN reports to generate investigative leads for law enforcement and assist in de‑conflicting pending investigations.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization (U.S. citizenship required for this credential at the work location).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in accounting or a directly related field, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an auditor.
• Minimum of two years of specialized experience in Medicare billing and claims systems or Department of Defense inventory systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting and financial analysis systems (e.g., ADP applications).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a litigation environment and familiarity with automated litigation support systems beneficial.

$80,000 – $108,000 (salary or hourly rate is a good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, and market data).

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.