Fraud Investigator

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

13d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and investigative experience may be considered.
• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Preferred Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or completion of specialized training (e.g., Reid School of Interview and Interrogation, FBI Academy courses).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees