Fraud Investigative Subject Matter Expert

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced Fraud Investigative Subject Matter Expert to lead a team within SafeGuard Services. The role focuses on advanced investigative analysis, guiding staff, and coordinating complex fraud investigations for healthcare programs.

The SME provides expert testimony, coordinates with CMS, FBI/DOJ, and law enforcement, and shapes investigative strategy. Telework is available nationwide within the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including regulatory reporting.
• Ability to manage sensitive healthcare information (HIPAA compliance).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop investigative professionals on complex cases.
• Provide expert guidance on evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of evidence.
• Coordinate multi-resource investigations with external agencies and internal teams.
• Serve as expert resource in legal proceedings and testimony when needed.
• Provide training and process improvements for investigative staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Fraud detection tools

Job description

Fraud Investigative Subject Matter Expert

Job Locations

US

Clearance

No Clearance Required

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 Fraud Investigative Subject Matter Expert to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What You'll do:

The Investigations Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a senior investigative lead responsible for leading and developing investigative professionals while serving in the role as a source of advanced expertise in complex investigative analysis.

A major responsibility of this position is to provide expert-level guidance and oversight in the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of complex investigative information and evidence. The Investigations SME provides guidance in identifying, extrapolating, and evaluating relationships among pieces of evidence, information, and data; recognizing patterns and connections that may not be readily apparent; and identifying unforeseen links that may alter or expand the direction of an investigation. The position collaborates across teams in shaping investigative and analytical strategy, particularly for complex, sensitive, high-profile, or otherwise significant matters.

The position provides advanced coaching and mentorship to investigative staff, establishes direction for investigative and data review processes and procedures, and ensures the team is equipped to conduct thorough, accurate, defensible, and effective investigations. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility.

The Investigations SME will serve as an expert resource and witness in legal and administrative proceedings and may testify before grand juries, courts, administrative hearings, and other formal proceedings regarding investigative activities, evidence, analyses, findings, and results. The position may provide investigative expertise and testimony for high-profile, sensitive, or particularly complex cases.

Essential Functions

• Work with CMS, law enforcement and the Medicare Administrative Contractor throughout the life of the action
• Apply federal or state laws to investigations
• Work with health privacy information, maintain confidentiality and understand all the laws, rules and regulations concerning health privacy
• Present issues of concern, citing regulatory violations, alleging schemes or scams to defraud the Government
• Educate providers, provider associations, law enforcement, other contractors, and beneficiary advocacy groups on program safeguard matters
• The position is expected to provide subject matter expertise on investigative strategies for the most highly complex investigations of medical professional service providers.
• Participate in the coordination of large-scale multi-subject fraud schemes/investigations. and oversee the development of cases for future action, including referral to law enforcement, education, over payment recovery and other administrative actions.
• Participate in the coordination of projects with OIG, FBI/DOJ.
• Will work with internal resources and senior staff at external agencies to detect and deter emerging fraud schemes
• Provide strategic direction on stopping program vulnerabilities and deterring fraudulent providers in Medicare and Medicaid
• Coordinate major cases involving multiple internal and external resources
• Develop quality processes and training materials
• Telework available from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with a Bachelors degree or 16 years with a HS Diploma.
• Supervisory experience in the general area of program integrity investigations
• Experience working with CMS regulations and Medicare claims data require
• Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations, billing practices, and reimbursement methodologies
• Experience with fraud detection tools, claims analysis, and data mining technique Sunde
• Understanding of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including regulatory reporting
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential healthcare information (HIPAA compliance)
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

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.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

EEO

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