Lead Corporate Investigator

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Voluntary Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, a trusted network for AI-ready connectivity, seeks a Corporate Investigator to join its Ethics & Compliance team in the United States. You will lead complex internal investigations into employee misconduct and business integrity concerns, coordinating with HR, Legal, and business stakeholders.

The role requires managing multiple cases, conducting neutral interviews, evaluating evidence, and preparing reports of investigation for senior leadership with discretion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Experience as a Corporate Investigator in a corporate or government setting.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations from intake through resolution.
• Strong investigative interviewing, evidence-gathering, analytical, and fact-finding skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including detailed investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters.
• Manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritizing work based on risk, complexity, and business impact.
• Conduct interviews with employees, witnesses, and stakeholders using a neutral, professional, and fact-based approach.
• Evaluate evidence, documentation, and investigative findings to identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation with clear analysis and conclusions.
• Present findings and recommendations to HR, Legal, and senior leaders with credibility.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
• Support Ethics & Compliance initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Investigative interviewing

Evidence gathering

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree+

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Investigator to join our Ethics & Compliance team. In this role, you will lead complex internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters. The ideal candidate brings deep investigative expertise, exceptional report‑writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and objectivity. This position requires a skilled investigator who can independently manage multiple cases while partnering effectively with Human Resources, Legal, and business stakeholders.

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters.
• Manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritizing work based on risk, complexity, and business impact.
• Conduct interviews with employees, witnesses, and stakeholders using a neutral, professional, and fact‑based approach.
• Evaluate evidence, documentation, and investigative findings to identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation that demonstrate clear analysis, sound reasoning, and well‑supported conclusions.
• Present findings and recommendations to Human Resources, Legal, and senior leaders with confidence and credibility.
• Exercise strong judgment and maintain confidentiality when managing highly sensitive matters.
• Support broader Ethics & Compliance initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree+
• Experience as a Corporate Investigator in a corporate or government setting, conducting workplace, employee relations, ethics & compliance, fraud, business integrity, or related misconduct investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex investigations from intake through resolution.
• Strong investigative interviewing, evidence‑gathering, analytical, and fact‑finding skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including preparing detailed investigative reports and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust while remaining objective and impartial.
• Experience working effectively in a remote or distributed work environment.

Preferred

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Experience in publicly‑traded corporation or equivalent organization
• Experience conducting EEO, workplace misconduct, employee relations, or ethics‑related investigations.
• Background investigating business integrity, fraud, compliance, or corporate policy matters.
• Experience conducting investigations within a corporate environment.
• Experience conducting investigations within government agencies or public‑sector organizations.
• Familiarity with employment law and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience presenting investigative findings to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY
$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

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