Investigative Auditor - Medicaid Fraud Division

Working Title: Investigative Auditor - Medicaid Fraud Division

Job Class: Legal Assistant 5, 6, or 7

Agency: Attorney General's Office

• Job ID : 97160

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/21/2026

• Closing Date : 10/05/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General's Office

• Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / Medicaid Fraud Investigators 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Legal Assistant 5 Attorney General Salary Range: $27.30 - $40.71 / hourly; $57,002 - $85,002 / annually

• Legal Assistant 6 Attorney General Salary Range: $30.65 - $45.50 / hourly; $63,997 - $95,004 / annually

• Legal Assistant 7 Attorney General Salary Range: $35.92 - $57.95 / hourly; $75,000 - $120,999 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office is currently seeking an Investigative Auditor in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the office. The MFCU works to protect the integrity of Minnesota’s medical assistance program and ensures accountability for those who defraud it.

A successful candidate in this position will be able to:

• Conduct criminal investigations into health care providers suspected of defrauding the Minnesota Medicaid program

• Evaluate and analyze claims data, medical records, and financial records

• Assist Division Manager and Lead Investigative Auditor with completing federally mandated reports and other statistical reporting duties

• Assist with other administrative duties involved in complying with the Federal Grant Requirements

• Assist Lead Investigative Auditor with processing of incoming referrals by reviewing investigative files from other agencies, conducting a preliminary investigation into allegations, drafting summary reports of findings, and presenting findings to Division Manager, Supervising Investigators, and Lead Investigative Auditor.

• As assigned, serve as a point of contact for database sharing with outside agencies

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, accounting, economics, healthcare administration, or a related field OR 4 years of demonstratable similar experience

• Ability to perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of professionalism

• Proven ability to show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with legal procedures, rules of evidence, and/or investigative procedures

• Demonstrated skill in:

• Data analysis

• Research and writing

• Critical thinking

• Communication

• Investigative Interviewing

To be considered at the Legal Assistant 6 level (LA6), candidates must have at least 5 years of directly related experience. To be considered at the Legal Assistant 7 level (LA7), candidates must have at least 10 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in:

• Working with complex statistical databases and compiling complex statistical information for submission to other entities

• Auditing other entities, or experience working for agencies or companies in an audit from an outside agency

• Demonstrated knowledge of Minnesota Medicaid systems and programs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education / License Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

In addition, this position requires successful background clearance including fingerprinting to access Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.