Disputes Investigator I

Expedia; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group in Springfield, MO is hiring a Disputes Investigator I to review chargebacks, analyze transactions, and decide outcomes. You will protect customers and our business while adapting to a hybrid work environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk analysis, and independent decision making, with opportunities to grow professionally. Starting pay ranges from $40,000 to $56,000 annually, with potential to reach $64,000 based on performance, location, and budget.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.
• 1+ year of customer service experience; travel, risk analysis, or vendor engagement a plus.
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management and prioritization; meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal/web-based research tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fraud risk reviews by analyzing chargebacks and transactional data to identify patterns and assess risk.
• Support team and departmental goals through independent and collaborative work.
• Create chargeback documentation using customer and transaction records to support loss prevention and resolution.
• Maintain performance standards in a hybrid work environment with reliability and accountability in tasks.
• Identify and report technical or operational issues impacting team workflow.
• Engage with customers, financial institutions, vendors, airlines, and internal teams to reduce chargeback losses through effective communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Time management

Research skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction to the team

Join our dynamic Dispute Ops team as a Disputes Investigator I, where you'll play a vital role in protecting our company and customers from fraudulent activity. This position is ideal for a proactive, analytical professional with a background in chargebacks, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for problem-solving. You’ll be primarily responsible for reviewing individual disputes and making decisions based on the information available. With opportunities to grow your expertise work in a hybrid environment that supports development and team culture, this role offers both challenge and impact.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct fraud risk reviews by analyzing chargebacks and transactional data to identify patterns, assess risk, and protect both the company and its customers.
• Conduct independent and collaborative work to support team and departmental goals.
• Create chargeback documentation using customer and transaction records to support loss prevention efforts and ensure accurate dispute resolution.
• Consistently meet or exceed performance standards while working in a hybrid work environment, demonstrating reliability and accountability in both independent and collaborative tasks.
• Work together on the identification and reporting of technical or operational issues impacting our team workflow.
• Engage with customers, financial institutions, vendors, airlines, and/or internal teams to reduce chargeback losses through effective communication and resolution strategies.

Experience and qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with a self-motivated, action-oriented mindset.
• Bring 1+ year of customer service experience; background in travel, risk analysis, or vendor engagement is a plus.
• Confidently make independent decisions and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate strong time management and task prioritization skills, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal/web-based research tools with strong overall PC skills.

The total cash range for this position in Springfield is $40,000.00 to $56,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $64,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.