Fraud Investigator
Overview: TISTA is seeking a Fraud Investigator to help the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) prevent, detect, and respond to fraud, waste, and abuse. Future Opportunity: This posting is for future consideration and is not an active hiring effort. By joining our talent pool, you’ll receive updates and early notification when openings become available. Responsibilities: • Investigate suspected fraud cases by reviewing referrals, validating data, and performing end‑to‑end case investigations. • Analyze VBA systems (e.g., VBMS and FAS) to identify anomalies, suspicious behaviors, and fraudulent actions. • Collect and preserve evidence, document findings, and prepare standardized case bundles for review and potential adjudication. • Conduct identity verification research, banking pattern analysis, and redirection (address/payment) review to confirm fraud typologies and intent. Qualifications: • Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in fraud investigations, program integrity, or related compliance work. • Hands-on experience with data analysis, case development, and evidence handling in regulated environments. • Familiarity with federal benefits programs and systems such as VBMS and FAS is highly desirable. • Preferred Experience supporting federal investigative entities and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications: • Direct experience with VBA systems such as VBMS and FAS. • Familiarity with fraud typologies relevant to veterans’ benefits, identity theft, payment redirection, and improper payments. • Prior work supporting federal program integrity or payment integrity initiatives. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Business, Finance, or a related field. • Equivalent combination of education and investigative experience may be considered. • Preferred Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or completion of specialized training (e.g., Reid School of Interview and Interrogation, FBI Academy courses). Clearance: • The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation. Location: • Remote: USA. Apply tot his job