About this role
Job SummaryThe U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts represents the entire state and its 6.8 million residents. Of the 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the United States and its territories, the District of Massachusetts is one of the busiest, prosecuting a broad range of cases including national security, white collar crime, public corruption, cybercrime, narcotics and money laundering, organized crime and gang violence, and civil rights violations.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A. Possess degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law (You must submit transcripts with your application). B. Possess a combination of education and experience -- at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following (you must submit transcripts and/or certificate with your application): (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; OR (2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR (3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester hours requirement of paragraph A, provided that: (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. AND To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below: Planning and conducting in-depth investigations to determine whether there have been violations of the False Claims Act and various Federal Statutes governing healthcare and government contracting. Independently conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses of medical claims and financial data and information using various database management, accounting, or analytical software. Examining and analyzing data, books, records, and other evidence of the activities of business entities and persons under investigation, including to determine whether business entities and persons under investigation have an ability to repay the government. Independently writing, preparing, and presenting investigative reports, interview memoranda, affidavits, and/or exhibits summarizing investigative findings suitable for a court of law. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Major DutiesThis Auditor provides advanced financial and forensic accounting support for complex investigations involving suspected fraud and other financial wrongdoings. The position reviews financial records, traces transactions, develops evidence, prepares audit findings, and works closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and investigators to support investigations and legal proceedings. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Auditor support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, Civil Division, located in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing in the areas of Financial Investigations and Forensic Accounting, Audit Analysis and Evidence Development, and Audit Reporting and Litigation Support. Typical work assignments will include: Conducting audits in support of investigations and litigation involving the government's affirmative civil enforcement of federal laws. Reviewing, auditing, and understanding complex data, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid claims data and PPP loan data, and activities of entities and individuals involved in health care fraud, defense procurement contract fraud, and other government program fraud. Reviewing, analyzing, and auditing a variety of financial and accounting data for suspected fraud in complex organizational dealings and unraveling sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity. Examining financial and audit documents and reconstructing partial or inadequate records of financial transactions. Conducting investigations to make net worth determinations regarding the ability of individuals and organizations to pay settlements and judgments. Preparing concise and accurate audit reports, charts, summaries, and schedules that draw conclusions from your analysis and investigation. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MA-13069150-MP.