This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and is early in their career seeking to grow in a dynamic organization.As a Junior Fraud Investigator for Cigna's Special Investigations Unit, you’ll support our US Commercial Healthcare Business in conducting and supporting audits and investigations of potentially fraudulent claim activity by providers. You will bring investigative and analytics skills that include planning, developing and implementing investigative processes and procedures, along with making recommendations for potential corrective actions that include prosecution, recovery and/or litigation based on investigative findings.What you’ll do:
Analyze information gathered by investigation/audit and report findings and prepare written summary/recommendations
Prepare evidence package for referral to third parties including contract holders, state insurance fraud bureaus and law enforcement agencies
Support on-site inspections and patient/provider interviews as necessary
Respond to subpoenas and requests for information from law enforcement agencies and State Departments of Insurance. May represent company as a witness in judicial proceedings when appropriate
Prepare reports to expedite tracking and reporting of investigations
What you need to do the job:
Preferred bachelor’s degree in a Criminal Justice, or related field (Economic Crime)
0-2 years professional work experience, preferably with health insurance investigations/audit
Outstanding technical & analytical skills, with particular proficiency with Access, Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with ability to effectively manage conflict
Keen ability to deal with ambiguity and leverage reasoning skills
Possession of a strong desire and demonstrated ability to lead
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 52,500 - 87,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .About The Cigna GroupDoing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.