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Job Description - BUREAU CHIEF (24000973)

BUREAU CHIEF - (24000973)

Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.

To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a dedicated, motivated, and experienced attorney to lead the Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau as the Bureau’s Chief. The Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau uses civil and criminal investigation, litigation, and policy tools to protect healthcare consumers, create a more fair and competitive economy, ensure integrity in the non-profit sector, and address fraud in our health care and government contracting systems. HCFC is comprised of five Divisions – Antitrust; False Claims; Health Care; Non-Profits & Charities; and Medicaid Fraud. The Bureau’s work involves challenging and complex enforcement initiatives, as well as policy development, partnership with community and advocacy groups, and coordination with other state agencies, state attorneys general, and federal authorities.

Primary Duties: The Bureau Chief is responsible for advising the Attorney General on carrying out the statutory duties of each Division and overseeing related civil and criminal investigations and litigation on behalf of the Commonwealth, as well as the strategic deployment of the Bureau’s resources consistent with the Attorney General’s priorities. Primary responsibilities of the Bureau Chief include: management of five Division Chiefs; supervision of the Bureau’s cases and work product; administration of each Division’s operating budget; public outreach and press strategy; and regularly briefing the Attorney General and her executive staff on the Bureau’s work. In coordination with the First Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, the Bureau Chief reviews and approves the use and issuance of the Bureau’s criminal and civil investigative process, including: grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, civil investigative demands, all civil and criminal complaints, all settlement agreements, and major briefs filed before state regulators and in state and federal courts. The Bureau Chief is responsible for coordinating legislative and policy initiatives on behalf of each of the Divisions. The Bureau Chief is expected to take an active role in significant or sensitive matters, as necessary.

The Bureau Chief is also responsible for the overall administration of the Bureau, including personnel matters, drafting periodic reports on the Bureau’s work, and coordinating with other parts of the Attorney General’s Office.

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is November 14, 2024.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Executive Bureau 617-963-2058

Position Requirements: Applicants should have at least ten years of legal or equivalent experience, as well as a working knowledge of state government and Massachusetts’s health care ecosystems. The successful candidate will have management experience, as well as the ability to demonstrate effective communication, writing, legal-analytical, negotiation, oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively represent the Office before state and federal courts, internal and external stakeholders, opposing parties and their counsel, constituents, the Office’s other Bureaus and Divisions, and other state, federal, and municipal officials. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to understand diverse perspectives and interact with constituents and community members with empathy and sensitivity. Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

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Primary Location

Job

Job

: Legal Services

Agency

Agency

: Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 24, 2024, 9:02:42 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 165,395.00 - 165,395.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Non-Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

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