FWA Subject Matter Expert (SME)

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

13d • Remote

About The Position

TISTA is seeking an FWA Subject Matter Expert to support the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) in preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud, waste, and abuse across benefit programs. You will provide deep expertise in VBA operations and policy, ensuring investigative and analytic efforts align with program integrity standards. 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 5–7 years of experience in fraud, waste, and abuse prevention or program integrity within federal benefits programs.
• Strong knowledge of VBA operations, policies, and benefit structures.
• Experience advising multidisciplinary teams on fraud detection strategies and compliance requirements.
• Deep understanding of fraud typologies and risk indicators.
• Ability to translate policy into actionable guidance for investigative and analytic teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federal regulations, OMB Circular A-123, Payment Integrity Information Act, and VA-specific workflows.
• Preferred Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar program integrity credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in VBA benefit programs, operations, and policy as they relate to fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Advise Investigators, Analysts, and Engineers on fraud typologies, system behaviors, and detection strategies.
• Ensure case reviews and fraud detection workflows reflect VBA-specific processes and compliance requirements.
• Support development of operational guidance, best practices, and training materials for fraud prevention initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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