Supervising Attorney

Supervising Attorney

Regulatory and Exclusions Unit

Medicaid Fraud Division

New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller

Unclassified Regulatory Officer 3

Primary work location is flexible and may be in Trenton or Newark

with eligibility for remote work up to 2 days per week

Salary Range: R32 - $106,547.31-$152,281.17

Opening Date: March 10, 2026 | Closing Date: May 3, 2026

Posting # 11-26

About the Office:

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an independent state agency created to bring greater efficiency and transparency to all levels of New Jersey government. Our mission is to make the government in New Jersey more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Our office audits and investigates municipalities, school districts, counties, state colleges and universities, independent state authorities, and state agencies. We also oversee government expenditures, review public contracts, evaluate local and state programs, and oversee the integrity of New Jersey’s Medicaid program. We detect and uncover fraud, waste, and abuse and share our findings through public reports.

About the Division:

The Medicaid Fraud Division (MFD) oversees New Jersey’s Medicaid program. The Division works to improve the efficiency and integrity of Medicaid in New Jersey and returns millions of dollars to taxpayers each month. The Division consists of the Audit Unit, Data and Fiscal Unit, Regulatory and Recovery Unit, Third Party Liability Unit, and Investigations Unit. MFD audits and investigates healthcare providers, recipients, and managed care organizations (MCOs) that coordinate the provision of an individual’s health care needs. We evaluate the care provided to Medicaid recipients and work to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in the program. In addition, we pursue civil and administrative enforcement actions and disqualify providers from participating in the Medicaid program when necessary.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and committed professional to join our team as the Supervising Attorney in the Regulatory and Exclusions Unit. This role involves overseeing a team of attorneys, analysts, and paralegals tasked with ensuring the successful recovery of funds and executing enforcement actions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise recovery actions with the purpose of recouping money lost through fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs.

• Coordinate, oversee, and take an active role in all matters litigated before federal and state courts, and the office of Administrative Law, in conjunction with the Attorney General and members of the Department of Law and Public Safety.

• Represent OSC in debarments/suspensions, recovery actions, and any settlement/negotiations regarding same.

• Manage and supervise the Regulatory and Exclusions Unit staff.

• Coordinate and supervise exclusion actions and other enforcement actions taken by MFD.

• Analyze and evaluate state and federal legislation, and regulations proposed or enacted, affecting the MFD. Research and write draft amendments to state regulations.

• Conducts and oversee research on legal issues affecting the Medicaid Fraud Division.

• Collaborate with other units on complex audits, investigations and provider related issues.

• Ensure that the State properly collects and accounts for Medicaid-related recoveries.

• Assists in reviewing the Division’s policies, procedures, and practices, making recommendations for improvements where needed.

• Advise the Assistant Division Director, Deputy Directors, and MFD Director on all recovery efforts conducted by the Division.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

• Membership in the New Jersey Bar in good standing.

AND

• Minimum of six years of experience in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters in a government agency.

OR

• Minimum six years of experience as an attorney, five of which must have been in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules regulations, and/or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters in a government agency.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Supervisory experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Litigation experience.

• Negotiation skills.

• Ability to synthesize and summarize complex data and information.

• Ability to clearly communicate complex quantitative and qualitative concepts.

• Experience analyzing statutes, regulations and case law.

• Adept at multi-tasking, delegating, handling multiple projects, and prioritizing competing deadlines.

• Experience in health care and/or Medicaid preferred but not required.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Shama Nix

Office of the State Comptroller

P.O. Box 024

Trenton, NJ 08625

Email: careers@osc.nj.gov

NOTE:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:15C-5, OSC employees and personnel shall be deemed confidential employees and shall serve in the unclassified service of the Civil Service. Residency Requirements - Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” all new public employees are required to obtain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.

The Office of the State Comptroller is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, citizenship, age, or status as an individual

with a disability. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

SAME Applicants:

If you are applying under the “NJ SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume. For more information on the SAME Program visit their website at https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.