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Fraud Program Investigator

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67309 - 87079

Posted: 29 August 2026 (20 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)/ OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) EMPLOYEES ONLY.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Department of Human Services

Office of the Inspector General

1525 N. Calvert Street 7th Floor

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is the primary position for the Bureau of Investigative Services Unit (BIS) in the Officeof the Inspector General (OIG). This position conducts reviews examinations andinvestigations in order to objectively monitor verify and analyze allotment of State andfederal funds disbursed through Department of Human Services (DHS). It is a key resourcefor ensuring department financial integrity with regard to preventing and investigating fraudand other misconduct against DHR. By protecting DHR programs that must be free offinancial and other types of abuse the position also contributes to ensuring DHR customersachieve independence. This assists the OIGs mission to protect the integrity of the DHR andto detect deter and reduce financial loss to the State.

POSITION DUTIES

Employees who are willing and able to travel statewide.
Receiving cases of suspected fraud in programs such as but not limited to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Temporary.
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Medical Assistance (MA) Child Support (CS) Foster Care (FC) Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) Welfare Avoidance Grants (WAGs) Energy Assistance (EA).
Analyzing and interpreting program policies and procedures within DHR to assure payment accuracy and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws.
Analyzing disbursements related to suspected fraud including but not limited to programs administered by Family Investment Administration (FIA) Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) Social Services Administration (SSA) Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).
Analyzing allegations of misconduct to assure any misuse of State Funds and other resources is resolved.
Reviewing management referrals to improve timely resolution of fraud cases.
Researching records and gathering/preserving documentary evidence.
Reviewing/verifying/analyzing the documentation of the reviewed entity.
Performing quality control evaluations reviews/examinations/investigations by conducting on-site field interviews of complainants witnesses representatives of businesses State federal and county government and professionals from legal medical and financial institutions.
Interviewing customers employees and contractors who may have knowledge of fraudulent eligibility practices and other activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

One year of investigatory experience in any of the following areas: public assistance child welfare social service to adults child support law enforcement criminal law and/or fraud investigations.
One year of experience writing investigative reports.
One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word Suite computer software such as Word Excel or PowerPoint.
Employees who are willing and able to perform fieldwork which includes home visits in-person interviews meetings hearings trials and site visits at various locations such as a subjects place of employment schools daycare providers Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) and other state or local agencies.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)/OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) EMPLOYEES ONLY.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

Parental Leave up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Holidays State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

Pension State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Trelia Gunter Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit 25 S. Charles Street Suite 1100 Baltimore MD 21201.

Or email ; voice .

All mailed documents must include the applicants name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload please email requested information only to . Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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