The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The OAG is seeking applicants for an Investigative Auditor position in the Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit (MFVVU). The MFVVU is a dedicated team of 12 attorneys, 22 investigators, 6 auditors, and other administrative and support staff. The division is divided into ten multi-disciplinary teams who are responsible for (1) the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases involving Medicaid fraud by healthcare providers; (2) the investigation and civil enforcement actions under the Maryland False Health Claims Act; (3) prosecuting the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; and (4) prosecuting opioid diversion and over prescription. Investigators work with Assistant Attorneys General and staff of the MFVVU to conduct confidential criminal and civil investigations of fraud by Maryland health care providers.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct investigation-related audits involving suspected fraud by health care providers, allegations of patient abuse and neglect, misuse and diversion of opioids, billing for false or inflated services, kickbacks, obstruction of justice, theft, misappropriation by a fiduciary, and other violations of the Maryland Medicaid Program.
- Identify and investigate complex fraud schemes, evaluating allegations of fraud and developing an investigative report
- Analyze Medicaid claims data for patterns of fraud
- Preparing for and conducting interviews with witnesses; developing evidence needed to evaluate and prove fraudulent
- Organize and analyze large complex data sets for use in nationwide qui tam cases
- Testify in grand jury and court proceedings
- Examine financial records and tracking assets
- Develop financial models to determine settlement positions
A hybrid telework schedule is available, which requires two office days a week in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. This position requires traveling throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Access and Excel, word processing software, and a solid understanding of fundamental database concepts. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.
Substitutions: Candidates may substitute relevant college coursework, a bachelor’s degree, or qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer experience for the required experience, in accordance with the outlined equivalencies as noted in the job announcement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience conducting complex investigations involving White collar or healthcare fraud, including Medicaid or Medicare programs, with knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of fraud schemes such as billing fraud, kickbacks, opioid diversion, and patient abuse
- Advanced analytical skills with experience in reviewing and interpreting large-scale healthcare claims data; proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, SAS, or similar platforms).
- Experience preparing for and conducting interviews with witnesses, subjects, and stakeholders, including the ability to assess credibility and document findings.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze large, complex datasets for use in high-profile litigation, including qui tam cases under the False Claims Act.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit an on-line application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire through the State of Maryland job openings website by April 22, 2026. Select Office of the Attorney General from the Description menu.
