Investigator Jobs in Minnesota
Investigator jobs in Minnesota draw steady demand across insurance carriers, state and county government agencies, law firms, and financial services firms, with openings at every level from entry-level case reviewer to senior special investigator. The Twin Cities metro anchors the market, while Duluth and Rochester also generate consistent openings, and well-known employers such as Allianz Life, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and Hennepin County have maintained long-term investigator workforces. Fraud investigation, insurance claims investigation, and child protective services investigation are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Employees are responsible for triaging, investigating, and resolving potential instances of healthcare fraud and/or abusive conduct by medical professionals or providers. Using information from tips, complaints, external intelligence or behavior data, the medical community and law enforcement, employee's conduct confidential investigations and document relevant findings and report any illegal activities in accordance with all laws and regulations. Identify, communicate, and recover losses as deemed appropriate. These investigations may include participation in telephone calls or meetings with providers, members, clients, legal, compliance, and other investigative areas and requires adherence to state and federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies, and contract compliance. Where applicable, testimony regarding the investigation may be required in a court of law.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform root-cause and trend analysis and translate findings into prevention (policy recommendations, new detection rules, training opportunities, control improvements).
- Utilize appropriate documentation and tracking controls in the case tracking system to ensure compliance and auditability requirements are met
- Collaborate with SIU Investigator to apply knowledge of coding guidelines to determine validity of aberrances.
- Gather all relevant facts to articulate behavior through an Investigation Summary and compliance package.
- Collaborate with a variety of external sources to identify current and emerging patterns and schemes related for FWA
- Provide case direction and mentorship to investigators/analysts (work planning, quality checks, documentation standards, coaching on interviews and evidence development).
- Develop and deliver case presentations to leadership, clients, and compliance (case theories, evidence summaries, overpayment methodology, recommended outcomes
- Ensure confidentiality and data handling compliance (PHI/PII, minimum necessary, secure sharing, retention requirements) and coach others on the same.
- Maintain SOPs and training materials; lead calibration sessions to improve consistency in decisioning, documentation, and case outcomes.
- Track and report SIU metrics/KPIs (cycle time, recoveries, outcomes, inventory health, referral sources)
- Perform member and provider interviews, and review medical documentation as needed
- Communicate with legal, Law Enforcement, clients and business partners as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Certified Professional Coder certification (CPC) or RHIT
- Professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) or similar certification
- 5+ years of experience working in a FWA / SIU or Fraud investigations role
- 2+ years of experience within the health insurance claims industry
- 2+ years of knowledge and/or experience with medical/behavioral health codes and service delivery
- 2+ years of experience working with law enforcement or legal entities or 3+ years of investigative experience with fraud investigations
- 2+ years of experience with computer research
- 2+ years of experience with regulatory compliance
- 2+ years of experience with data analysis as it relates to financial recovery/settlements
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and macros) and Word (creating, editing, and saving documents)
- Familiar with CPT code terminology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in the area of Criminal Justice or experience in a related field
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click here.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Employees are responsible for triaging, investigating, and resolving potential instances of healthcare fraud and/or abusive conduct by medical professionals or providers. Using information from tips, complaints, external intelligence or behavior data, the medical community and law enforcement, employee's conduct confidential investigations and document relevant findings and report any illegal activities in accordance with all laws and regulations. Identify, communicate, and recover losses as deemed appropriate. These investigations may include participation in telephone calls or meetings with providers, members, clients, legal, compliance, and other investigative areas and requires adherence to state and federal compliance policies, reimbursement policies, and contract compliance. Where applicable, testimony regarding the investigation may be required in a court of law.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform root-cause and trend analysis and translate findings into prevention (policy recommendations, new detection rules, training opportunities, control improvements).
- Utilize appropriate documentation and tracking controls in the case tracking system to ensure compliance and auditability requirements are met
- Collaborate with SIU Investigator to apply knowledge of coding guidelines to determine validity of aberrances.
- Gather all relevant facts to articulate behavior through an Investigation Summary and compliance package.
- Collaborate with a variety of external sources to identify current and emerging patterns and schemes related for FWA
- Provide case direction and mentorship to investigators/analysts (work planning, quality checks, documentation standards, coaching on interviews and evidence development).
- Develop and deliver case presentations to leadership, clients, and compliance (case theories, evidence summaries, overpayment methodology, recommended outcomes
- Ensure confidentiality and data handling compliance (PHI/PII, minimum necessary, secure sharing, retention requirements) and coach others on the same.
- Maintain SOPs and training materials; lead calibration sessions to improve consistency in decisioning, documentation, and case outcomes.
- Track and report SIU metrics/KPIs (cycle time, recoveries, outcomes, inventory health, referral sources)
- Perform member and provider interviews, and review medical documentation as needed
- Communicate with legal, Law Enforcement, clients and business partners as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Certified Professional Coder certification (CPC) or RHIT
- Professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) or similar certification
- 5+ years of experience working in a FWA / SIU or Fraud investigations role
- 2+ years of experience within the health insurance claims industry
- 2+ years of knowledge and/or experience with medical/behavioral health codes and service delivery
- 2+ years of experience working with law enforcement or legal entities or 3+ years of investigative experience with fraud investigations
- 2+ years of experience with computer research
- 2+ years of experience with regulatory compliance
- 2+ years of experience with data analysis as it relates to financial recovery/settlements
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and macros) and Word (creating, editing, and saving documents)
- Familiar with CPT code terminology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in the area of Criminal Justice or experience in a related field
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click here.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Investigator Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
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- Insurance
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in investigator jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota Private Detective license issued by the Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, accounting, or a related field
- Prior experience in law enforcement, insurance claims, auditing, or a related investigative field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, interviews, and testimony
- Proficiency with case management software, public records databases, and documentation tools
- Valid Minnesota driver's license and reliable transportation for field assignments
Investigator Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a investigator in Minnesota?
The path depends on the type of investigative work you pursue. Private investigators in Minnesota must obtain a Private Detective license through the Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services, which requires a background check and qualifying experience or education. Government and insurance investigators typically need a relevant bachelor's degree in criminal justice, accounting, or a related field. Employers in the public sector, including county human services agencies and the Minnesota Department of Commerce, often post their own education and experience requirements.
Which companies hire investigators in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring investigators in Minnesota include Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, Optum, and Fleet Farm, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's large insurance sector, anchored in the Twin Cities, along with state and county government agencies, generates particularly consistent investigator demand throughout the year.
Which Minnesota cities have the most investigator jobs?
Minneapolis, Minnetonka, and Saint Paul have the most investigator openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities concentration reflects the headquarters presence of major insurers, financial institutions, and state government agencies there, while Duluth and Rochester generate openings through regional government offices, hospital systems, and established law enforcement support roles in those communities.
Are there remote investigator jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're limited. About 88% of investigator openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that much investigative work involves field interviews, in-person surveillance, and on-site document review. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are those focused on desk-based fraud analysis, insurance claims review, and financial compliance auditing.
How can I get hired as a investigator in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a claims adjuster or case aide role at a Minnesota insurance carrier or county human services agency, where investigative tasks are built into the job from day one. Hennepin County and Ramsey County human services departments regularly hire case workers and eligibility specialists who move into investigative roles over time. Completing the coursework required for a Minnesota Private Detective license, even before applying, signals seriousness to employers and gives candidates an edge over others without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to investigator jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to investigator jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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