Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Investigator for an opportunity in Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Job Title: Senior Investigator
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
Pay Rate: $28.55/hour
Schedule: Hybrid - Onsite training required, followed by remote work with occasional in-person meetings
Interview Type: Remote

Job Overview:

A government agency is seeking a Senior Investigator with experience in public assistance eligibility, fraud detection, and protective services. The role involves conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse, and misconduct involving public benefit programs. This includes both administrative and criminal investigations and coordination with law enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate cases related to fraud, abuse, and misconduct involving public assistance programs and related services.
• Conduct fieldwork, interviews, surveillance, and evidence collection, including issuing subpoenas and preparing documentation.
• Utilize various online and public resources to gather and verify information.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records to ensure proper evidence handling and chain of custody.
• Draft comprehensive reports outlining facts, findings, and evidence.
• Testify in administrative hearings and legal proceedings as required.
• Refer cases for prosecution and prepare relevant documentation for legal authorities.
• Attend regular meetings, participate in training, and support team investigations as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience in investigative practices, especially those related to public assistance or protective services
• Strong analytical, research, and interviewing skills

Preferred Skills:

• Background in criminal investigations
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and case analysis
• Strong written communication and report-writing abilities
• Experience using GIS tools, link analysis software, or investigative databases
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Abilities & Competencies:

• Perform detailed research and investigative analysis
• Organize and present data logically in written and oral formats
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• Communicate effectively and professionally
• Work independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior experience in investigations or protective services preferred
• Bilingual proficiency highly desirable

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238993 when responding to this ad.

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