Manager, Fraud and Waste

Humana Inc; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company is seeking a Special Investigations Unit Manager to lead fraud investigations, coordinate with law enforcement, and prepare complex reports. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in health insurance claims and fraud management. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. Benefits include competitive pay range of $78,400 - $107,800, and various health and wellness support offerings.

Benefits

Competitive 401k match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years health insurance claims or Medicare experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.
• Proven knowledge in Medicare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of allegations of fraudulent practices.
• Coordinate investigation with law enforcement authorities.
• Prepare complex investigative and audit reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC proficiency (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Special Investigations Unit Manager leads and monitors investigations of allegations of fraudulent and abusive practices. The Manager, Fraud and Waste works within specific guidelines and procedures; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems; receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines approach, resources, schedules and goals.

Where you Come In

The Special Investigations Unit Manager assists coordinating investigation with law enforcement authorities. Leads team/investigators in assembling of evidence and documentation to support successful adjudication, where appropriate. Monitors/Leads investigations to ensuring appropriateness of billing practices using a variety of investigational tools. Prepares complex investigative and audit reports. Decisions are typically related to resources, approach, and tactical operations for projects and initiatives involving own departmental area. Requires cross departmental collaboration, and conducts briefings and area meetings; maintains frequent contact with other managers across the department.

What Humana Offers

We are fortunate to offer a remote opportunity for this job. Our Fortune 100 Company values associate engagement & your well-being. We also provide excellent professional development & continued education.

Use your skills to make an impact

WORK STYLE: Work at home/remote with 15-20% travel required

WORK HOURS: Regular business hours are in EST (8 hours per day, 5 days per week/Monday-Friday)

Required Qualifications – What it takes to Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3 yrs health insurance claims or Medicare experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in either a Managed Care or a government setting
• Minimum 3 years of proven leadership skills and significant experience directly managing a group of seasoned professionals.
• Proven knowledge in Medicare regulations
• Excellent PC skills MS Excel and Access and PowerPoint required
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Core business hours align to Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Able to analyze large amount of data
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications (BA, MBA, J.D., MSN, Clinical Certifications, CPC, CCS, CFE, AHFI)
• Understanding of healthcare industry, claims processing and internal investigative process development
• Experience in a corporate environment and understanding of business operations

Additional Information - How we Value You

• Benefits starting day 1 of employment
• Competitive 401k match
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parent Leave
• Go365 perks for well-being

Work-At-Home Requirements

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.

If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

In order to support the CDC recommendations on social distancing and reduce health risks for associates, members and public health, Humana is deploying virtual and video technologies for all hiring activities. This position may be subject to temporary work at home requirements for an indefinite period of time. These requirements include access to a personal computing device with a camera, a minimum internet connection speed of 10m x 1m, and a dedicated secure home workspace for interview or work purposes. Humana continues to monitor the situation, and will adjust service levels as the coronavirus situation evolves. The following changes are temporary and will be evaluated frequently with the goal of returning to normal operations as soon as possible. Your Talent Acquisition representative will advise on the latest recommendations to protect your health and wellbeing during the hiring process.

#ThriveTogether #WorkAtHome

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-09-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.