Join a Federal Legal Investigations Team Supporting the U.S. Department of JusticeEnvironmental Litigation Group (ELG) is seeking an experienced
Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Investigator to support the
United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Indiana.
This position is ideal for professionals with experience in
investigations, healthcare fraud, financial crimes, government contracting, compliance, law enforcement, legal investigations, forensic analysis, auditing, or civil enforcement matters.
The selected candidate will directly support federal attorneys and investigative agencies in identifying, developing, and pursuing cases involving
healthcare fraud, contractor fraud, grant fraud, misuse of federal funds, and other civil fraud investigations.
What You'll DoAs an ACE Investigator, you will:
โข Conduct investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and misuse of federal funds
โข Research and develop investigative leads in collaboration with federal attorneys and investigators
โข Analyze financial records, medical records, claims data, emails, and documentary evidence
โข Conduct witness interviews and prepare interview summaries and memoranda
โข Prepare investigative reports used for litigation, intervention decisions, settlements, and enforcement actions
โข Utilize federal and investigative databases including:
- LexisNexis
- CLEAR / Accurint
- PACER
- SAM.gov
- USASpending.gov
โข Perform damages, loss, overpayment, and recovery calculations
โข Coordinate with federal agencies including
FBI, HHS-OIG, DEA, and DCISโข Submit weekly investigative activity reports and case updates.
Preferred QualificationsWe are seeking candidates with backgrounds such as:
- Civil or criminal investigations
- Healthcare fraud investigations
- Financial investigations
- Government contractor investigations
- Compliance or regulatory investigations
- Federal law enforcement support
- Legal investigations / litigation support
- Inspector General investigations
- Claims analysis or forensic review
Preferred Experience:- 5+ years of full-time investigative experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting attorneys, legal teams, law enforcement, or government agencies
- Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong written communication and report writing experience.
Work Location & ScheduleLocation:U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Indiana
5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond, IN 46320- On-site position
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Flexible work schedule coordinated with government personnel
- Additional hours may occasionally be required based on case needs.
Security & Eligibility RequirementsDue to the nature of this federal contract:
- Candidates must be able to work in a professional federal environment
- Must comply with DOJ security and confidentiality requirements
- Must meet the Department of Justice residency requirement (generally 3 of the last 5 years residing in the U.S.)
Why This Role?This is an opportunity to work alongside
federal attorneys and investigative agencies, supporting impactful civil fraud matters involving
healthcare, grants, contracts, and public funds recovery while gaining direct exposure to
Department of Justice investigations and litigation support.