Mid-level SIU Investigator - field - Tacoma, WA - USAA

**Why USAA?** Let's do something that really matters. At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members. We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special! **The Opportunity** As a dedicated SIU investigator, you will protect USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. This is a field-based role in the **Tacoma, WA** area. Candidates who are willing and able to work in Tacoma, Washington, are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is **not** available for this position. **What you'll do:** + Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims. + Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies. + Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures. + Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims. + Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools. + Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines. + Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome. + Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention. + May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training. + Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment. + Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires. + Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. **What you have:** + High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. + 2 years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4 years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience. + Proven investigatory skills. + Experience acquiring statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects. + Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud. + Confirmed ability to coordinate and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems. + Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems. + Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology. **What sets you apart:** + SIU field experience + P&C experience to include Auto, Property and Underwriting + Current or prior SIU investigations experience working in diverse teams across multiple functions within SIU + SIU, Fraud Investigations, Military or Law Enforcement experience + Validated ability to handle complex fraud cases and/or rings + Ability to use public record systems and/or claims databases to support investigations + Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and lead an active caseload + Proficiency in establishing, documenting, and pursuing appropriate investigative awareness and strategies + Related professional designations (e.g. CIFI, CFE, CPCU, etc.) + Have the ability to work across multiple time zones **Other Work Requirements:** + May require the ability to crouch and stoop to inspect damaged vehicles + Need to meet all USAA safe driving requirements including verification of driving record through MVR & possession of valid driver's license. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. **What we offer:** **Compensation:** USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $79,700 - $143,450 **.** Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. **Benefits:** At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com. _Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting._ _USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._ **If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.** **Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.** **_Find your purpose. Join our mission._** USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity. USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself - you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members. USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/static\_assets/Media/enterprise\_hr\_cpra\_notice\_at\_collection.pdf) here. USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.