Fraud Investigation, Senior Associate

Peraton; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate for Fraud Investigation to conduct high‑level investigations of medical providers and prepare cases for action. You will analyze claims, interview witnesses, review records, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to support referrals to law enforcement and recovery actions.

The role requires strong investigative skills, effective communication, and the ability to handle confidential information, with optional telework

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years of experience with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid programs and the rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry.
• Strong investigative skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• US citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level complex investigations of medical providers and develop cases for action (referral to law enforcement, education, overpayment recovery)
• Work with internal resources and external agencies to develop cases and corrective actions
• Research and understand relevant offenses, conduct investigations, obtain information and evidence
• Prepare correspondence and reports with objectivity and accuracy
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and handle confidential information
• Operate within required privacy laws and regulations
• Occasionally appear in court to testify about work findings

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

PC skills

US citizenship

Education

BS/BA or HS diploma

Tools

Data systems

Job description

Fraud Investigation, Senior Associate

Job Locations

US

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.

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.

The Fraud Investigator is expected to perform high level complex investigations of medical professional service providers and develop cases for future action, including referral to law enforcement, education, over payment recovery and other administrative actions. Will work with internal resources and external agencies to develop cases and corrective actions as well as respond to requests for data and support.

• The investigator also may work as part of a team as there may be times when the investigator needs to work with state and/or federal investigators and other personnel.
• An investigator handles multiple caseload assignments concurrently; organizes and analyzes complex evidentiary patterns; interviews and obtains statements from witnesses and others.
• Investigators may also be required to complete complex investigative reports that apply regulations or rules to the program(s) affected by the behavior being investigated. There may also be times when the investigator will need to apply federal or state laws.
• Investigators are expected to research and understand the relevant offenses being investigated; conduct efficient and effective investigations concerning those alleged offenses and detect or verify suspected violations; obtain information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.
• Investigators then analyze the results of the investigation to ascertain if the allegations have been corroborated and work with others to determine the appropriate steps that need to be taken to address the issues.
• As part of an investigation, the investigator will need to prepare correspondence; be objective and accurate and communicate with others with tact.
• There may be times when investigators need to react to unplanned situations, be flexible in planning their activities and adopt effective courses of action.

• As investigators will be working with health privacy information, they also must maintain confidentiality and understand all the laws, rules and regulations concerning health privacy.
• Telework available from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years of experience with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid programs and the rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry.
• Strong investigative skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong PC knowledge and skills
• US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in investigations.
• Experience in reviewing claims for technical requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases
• Knowledge of investigative practices regarding healthcare providers.
• Background in evaluating, reviewing and analyzing medical claims and records
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform research and draw conclusions
• Ability to organize a case file, accurately and thoroughly document all steps taken
• Ability to present issues of concern, citing regulatory violations, alleging schemes or scams to defraud the Government
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports and referral summary letters
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively so that customer metrics are met or exceeded.
• Ability to educate providers, provider associations, law enforcement, other contractors and beneficiary advocacy groups on program safeguard matters
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work
• Ability to attend meetings, training, and conferences, overnight travel required.
• This position may require the incumbent to appear in court to testify about work findings.

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.