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Humana is looking for an experienced Healthcare Investigator to join its industry leading Special Investigations Unit. Do you enjoy speaking with members, providers, and other industry colleagues? Do you thrive on solving problems and thinking outside the box? Are you self-driven and enjoy being proactive? But, most of all do you have a passion for combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in the Health Care Industry? If this resonates with you, then you should strongly consider this amazing opportunity to join Humana’s SIU.
The Fraud and Waste Professional conducts investigations of allegations of fraudulent and abusive practices. The Fraud and Waste Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Fraud and Waste Investigator collaborates in investigations with law enforcement authorities. Assembles evidence and documentation to support successful adjudication, where appropriate. Conducts on-site audits of provider records ensuring appropriateness of billing practices. Prepares investigative and audit reports. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on issues regarding technical approach for project components. Exercises good judgment with considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
In order to thrive in this role, the following attributes and experience would be helpful:
- Self-starter and organized
- Interview skills and able to conduct a thorough investigation to maintain compliance with Humana and governmental requirements
- Able to collaborate with internal and external partners (Law Enforcement, Legal, Compliance)
- Comfort with data analysis (Excel, Access, PowerBI), report writing, and creating/presenting via PPT or other platform
- Performing Investigative research and medical record reviews
- CPT code experience
- Experience with testifying in Court
This role will regularly engage with all of the following:
- Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement
- Humana Legal and Outside Counsel
- Internal Compliance
- Market Areas
- Clinical Teams
- Business areas for all product lines (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial)
- Industry Trend areas
Use your skills to make an impact
WORK STYLE: Work at Home. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
WORK HOURS: Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. EST/CST time zones
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of healthcare fraud investigations within Medicare
- Strong analytical and experience utilizing AI in a professional capacity
- Knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies, claims, submissions, and payments
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Inquisitive nature with ability to analyze data to metrics
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access
- Strong personal and professional ethics
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree and/or certifications (MBA, J.D., MSN, Clinical Certifications, CPC, CCS, CFE, AHFI)
- Experience testifying in court
- Understanding of healthcare industry, claims processing, and investigative process development
- Experience in a corporate environment and understanding of business operations
Additional Information
Work at Home Requirements
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
How We Value You
- Benefits starting day 1 of employment
- Competitive 401k match
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parent Leave
- Go365 perks for well-being
Interview Format
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
ThriveTogether #WorkAtHome
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 11-27-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Humana is looking for an experienced Healthcare Investigator to join its industry leading Special Investigations Unit. Do you enjoy speaking with members, providers, and other industry colleagues? Do you thrive on solving problems and thinking outside the box? Are you self-driven and enjoy being proactive? But, most of all do you have a passion for combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in the Health Care Industry? If this resonates with you, then you should strongly consider this amazing opportunity to join Humana’s SIU.
The Fraud and Waste Professional conducts investigations of allegations of fraudulent and abusive practices. The Fraud and Waste Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Fraud and Waste Investigator collaborates in investigations with law enforcement authorities. Assembles evidence and documentation to support successful adjudication, where appropriate. Conducts on-site audits of provider records ensuring appropriateness of billing practices. Prepares investigative and audit reports. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on issues regarding technical approach for project components. Exercises good judgment with considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
In order to thrive in this role, the following attributes and experience would be helpful:
- Self-starter and organized
- Interview skills and able to conduct a thorough investigation to maintain compliance with Humana and governmental requirements
- Able to collaborate with internal and external partners (Law Enforcement, Legal, Compliance)
- Comfort with data analysis (Excel, Access, PowerBI), report writing, and creating/presenting via PPT or other platform
- Performing Investigative research and medical record reviews
- CPT code experience
- Experience with testifying in Court
This role will regularly engage with all of the following:
- Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement
- Humana Legal and Outside Counsel
- Internal Compliance
- Market Areas
- Clinical Teams
- Business areas for all product lines (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial)
- Industry Trend areas
Use your skills to make an impact
WORK STYLE: Work at Home. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
WORK HOURS: Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. EST/CST time zones
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of healthcare fraud investigations within Medicare
- Strong analytical and experience utilizing AI in a professional capacity
- Knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies, claims, submissions, and payments
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Inquisitive nature with ability to analyze data to metrics
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access
- Strong personal and professional ethics
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree and/or certifications (MBA, J.D., MSN, Clinical Certifications, CPC, CCS, CFE, AHFI)
- Experience testifying in court
- Understanding of healthcare industry, claims processing, and investigative process development
- Experience in a corporate environment and understanding of business operations
Additional Information
Work at Home Requirements
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
How We Value You
- Benefits starting day 1 of employment
- Competitive 401k match
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parent Leave
- Go365 perks for well-being
Interview Format
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
ThriveTogether #WorkAtHome
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 11-27-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- AML RightSource24
- Alliance Clinical Network8
- Delta5
- VRC Investigations5
- EFI Global4
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
- Insurance
- Science & Research
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote contract investigator jobs.
- Prior experience conducting field investigations, surveillance, or background checks
- Strong written communication skills for producing accurate, defensible case reports
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for field assignments
- Active or adjudicable federal security clearance for government-contracted roles
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or state-issued private investigator license
- Proficiency with case management software and digital evidence documentation tools
Tips for Your Remote Contract Investigator Job Search
Find remote openings in one place
Migrate Mate lists remote contract investigator jobs from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Prove you can work without oversight
Remote hiring managers for contract investigators want evidence of independent case management. Include specific examples in your resume of investigations you completed autonomously, the documentation methods you used, and how you communicated findings in writing.
Sharpen your async written communication
Remote contract investigator work runs on written reports, case updates, and email communication with clients who may be in different time zones. Practice writing concise, organized investigation summaries and make a sample report available to share during interviews.
Apply early in the posting window
Remote roles attract applications fast because they're open to candidates across the entire U.S.. Check for new postings frequently and submit applications within the first few days of a listing going live to avoid getting filtered out in high-volume screening.
Remote Contract Investigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote contract investigator job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams in insurance, legal services, and financial compliance, since those sectors post remote contract investigator roles most consistently. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to manage case documentation without in-person oversight. Candidates who can show prior independent fieldwork, solid report-writing samples, and familiarity with remote case management workflows stand out immediately.
Which companies hire remote contract investigators?
Employers currently hiring remote contract investigators include AML RightSource, Alliance Clinical Network, and Delta, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first insurance carriers, distributed legal services firms, and corporate compliance teams across financial services are the most consistent sources of remote contract investigator openings.
Can you get a remote contract investigator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Companies most open to entry-level remote candidates include smaller insurers, background screening firms, and legal support companies. Showing strong written communication, attention to detail on sample reports, or any relevant volunteer or internship experience in research, compliance, or investigative work opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote contract investigator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated investigative skills, strong written reporting, and verifiable case experience over a specific degree. Fields like criminal justice, paralegal studies, and business are common backgrounds, but candidates who can show organized documentation habits, independent research ability, and clean professional references frequently compete for remote roles without a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote contract investigators?
Remote contract investigator roles concentrate in Retail, Education, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed investigative teams to handle claims, compliance reviews, and due diligence across multiple jurisdictions without requiring investigators to be on-site.
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