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 endtoend 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:
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TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
Dec 10, 2025