Investigatory Services II

Investigatory Services II

Full Time / Part Time

Ability to Obtain HHS Public Trust Level II

Nationwide IT Services is seeking an Investigatory Services II position to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The candidate will provide mission support services for policy analysis and provide recommendations and advice regarding the development and implementation of OCR’s mission.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a staff division at the HHS Office of the Secretary, ensures that individuals receiving services from HHS-funded programs are not subject to unlawful discrimination, that civil rights laws promote health equity in HHS, funded and administered by HHS, to the extent possible, requires that regulated entities comply with applicable privacy and security requirements promulgated under HIPAA and HITECH, and individuals can exercise their rights to access their health information and can trust in the privacy and security of their health information.

OCR carries out the HHS mission of improving the health and well‑being of all Americans are providing essential human services. By promoting health equity and protecting the right of individuals to access their health information while protecting the privacy and security of this information, OCR helps empower people’s health care decision‑making and helps ensure the integrity of the health care system, both of which promote better health outcomes for the Nation.

On‑site or Remote opportunity

• Provide mission support to OCR regional offices to ensure compliance by the regulated community with the HIPAA Rules and applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations.
• Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations. Provides written comments to the COR.
• Timely response to correspondence and phone calls related to complaints and requests for technical assistance.
• Draft all documents related to complaint resolution, including investigative strategies, notification and data requests, closure letters, voluntary resolution agreements, and corrective action plans.
• Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses.
• Review and analyze policies and procedures, medical records, reports of information system activity, computer audits, the internet, and financial reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the application of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations, the HIPAA Rules, court decisions, agency case precedent, theories, concepts, and principles to investigation, enforcement, and compliance work.
• Work independently or as a team leader as required.

• Minimum educational experience is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, plus two years of specialized experience in a field that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance level II.
• Ability to work well with a team in a high‑visibility, fast‑paced environment.
• Must be flexible in balancing competing and new priorities with strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. Experience must be equivalent to at least four years of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13/14 level in the Federal Government.

NIS is an IT and Management consulting company that is a CVE‑verified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value‑added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.