Auditor - Medicaid

Peraton; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Telework from Florida

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Auditor to join SafeGuard Services (SGS) in a Medicaid auditing capacity. You will analyze cost reports, perform focused audits, and identify risks within healthcare revenue cycles, contributing to continuous improvement.

The role supports telework from Florida and requires U.S. citizenship, with typical collaboration across audit projects and reporting to the SGS team. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years with a BS/BA or 9 years with a HS Diploma.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience in finance, accounting or audit.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal audit policies and operating principles.
• Intermediate understanding of Medicaid or healthcare auditing and revenue cycles.
• Intermediate risk assessment and scoping skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Audits cost reports, claims submissions and performs ad-hoc audits.
• Identifies inherent and residual risks and conducts risk-based audits.
• Develops understanding of the function to be audited and identifies findings.
• Provides progress reports and updates of audit findings.
• Participates in projects/audits and provides data analysis.
• Stays abreast of new audit developments.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

BS/BA

HS Diploma + 9 yrs exp

Tools

Excel

Job description

Auditor - Medicaid

Job Locations

US-FL-Home

Requisition ID 2026-172522

Position Category Business Controls

Clearance No Clearance Required

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse.

We are looking to add an Auditor to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What you'll do:

Individual applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.

• Audits cost reports, claims submissions and performs ad-hoc focused audits.
• Identifies inherent and residual risks and conducts risk-based audits.
• Develops an understanding of the function to be audited and uses business knowledge, analytical skills and experience in identifying findings and improvements.
• Works closely with team members to provide ongoing progress reports and updates of audit findings.
• Participates in projects/audits.
• Provides research and data analysis for moderately complex projects.
• Stays abreast of new audit developments.
• Telework available from Florida

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years with a BS/BA or 9 years of experience with a HS Diploma
• Typically 2+ years of related experience in finance, accounting or audit.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal audit policies and operating principles.
• Intermediate understanding of Medicaid or healthcare auditing and their revenue cycles.
• Intermediate risk assessment and scoping skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• U.S. citizenship required

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred.
• Intermediate financial and business acumen.
• Basic project management skills.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.