Conducted investigations resulting from the discovery of situations that potentially involved fraud, waste, or abuse. Utilized data analysis techniques to detect unusual/potentially suspicious patterns. Analyzed leads received from a variety of sources including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Performed onsite assessments and verifications of subjects under investigation. Prepared investigate narratives and supporting documentation for referrals to law enforcement. Partnered with law enforcement to assist in the investigation of cases. Pursued applicable administrative actions against subjects to include payment suspensions, civil monetary penalties, requests for exclusion, etc. Presented results of investigations to internal stakeholders. Provided representation and support of cases at hearing, appeal or with the administrative law judge.

Served as fraud investigator for Consular section. Handled complex investigations and cases linked to human trafficking, money laundering and fraud. Conducted in-depth interviews and interrogations to solicit sensitive information through skilled and tactical questioning. Carried out field investigations of immigration and naturalization fraud, financial fraud, money laundering, and insurance fraud. Cultivated and leveraged contacts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (including USCIS, ICE, and Customs and Border Patrol), and Costa Rican law enforcement in fraud investigation, extradition, and enforcement efforts. Responded to public inquiries related to fraud. Trained newly-arrived diplomats on country-wide risk trends and methods of detection and prevention. Conducted research into origins of fraudulent documents. Drafted fraud reports and memoranda for immigration and law enforcement officials. Exercised highly developed tact, protocol knowledge, and judgment in collecting data and dealing with foreign and U.S. government officials, VIPs, applicants, and law enforcement.