
Senior Analyst - Payment Integrity Analytics
Gainwell Technologies · Texas, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $84,400 / year
- Texas, United States
Job highlights
- Analyze Medicaid claims for fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Deliver monthly FWA lead referrals to state agencies.
- Provide data analysis and investigative support.
- Recommend improvements to analytic models and controls.
- Client-facing role with remote work flexibility.
About the role
About Gainwell Technologies
Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
Summary
The Payment Integrity Analytics, Senior Analyst plays a critical, client-facing role supporting state Medicaid agencies by applying existing fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) analytic models to Medicaid claims data and delivering monthly, prequalified FWA lead referrals. This role emphasizes producing clear, defensible, and actionable intelligence that can be readily understood and operationalized by state Office of Inspector General (OIG) staff and other program integrity stakeholders.
The analyst serves as a trusted analytical partner to the state, presenting and explaining FWA leads, responding to follow-up questions, and supporting investigations through data analysis, documentation, and, when required, testimony and travel related to fraud investigations. The role also includes translating state feedback, investigative outcomes, and audit results into recommendations for analytic improvements, program integrity controls, and broader Medicaid policy or operational changes.
Your role in our mission
- Apply established FWA analytic models to Medicaid claims data to identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Deliver monthly, prequalified FWA lead referral reports on a consistent and reliable cadence.
- Produce reports that clearly articulate the analytic rationale, suspected behavior, and investigative relevance of each lead.
- Ensure all outputs are defensible, audit-ready, and written for non-technical investigative and policy audiences.
- Present FWA lead referrals to state Medicaid program integrity and OIG staff.
- Explain findings, methodologies, and data sources in support of state investigations.
- Respond to follow-up questions and perform supplemental or ad hoc analyses related to specific referrals.
- Support investigations through documentation, exhibits, and data interpretation.
- Participate in meetings, briefings, and, as needed, provide testimony or in-person investigative support (travel may be required).
- Provide structured feedback to analytics and data science teams on model performance and data quality.
- Recommend enhancements, modifications, or corrections to existing analytic models.
- Translate state feedback and investigative outcomes into prioritized analytics roadmap items.
- Analyze outcomes of other audit programs to identify systemic program integrity vulnerabilities.
- Develop data-driven recommendations related to claims adjudication processes, controls, or edits.
- Advise states on potential policy, regulatory, or statutory changes to reduce FWA risk and close program gaps.
What We Are Looking For
- Extensive experience analyzing Medicaid claims and encounter data to identify fraud, waste, and abuse. (5+ years)
- Deep knowledge of Medicaid program integrity, including common FWA schemes, audit methodologies, and investigative workflows. (5+ years)
- Prepare reports and presentations documenting analytic methods and results for internal and external customers (4+ years)
- Experience reading, interpreting, and applying Medicaid policy, regulations, state plan language, and related guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting analytic findings to state agencies, Offices of Inspector General, or other oversight bodies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working directly with state Medicaid agencies and/or Offices of Inspector General is strongly preferred.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI) are preferred.
What You Should Expect In This Role
- Regular interaction with state Medicaid and OIG stakeholders
- Fully remote opportunity with the option to work anywhere within the United States
- Monthly delivery cadence tied to investigative operations
- Balance of independent analytical work and client-facing collaboration
- Occasional travel and participation in investigative or hearing-related activities (Up to 25%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The Deadline to submit applications for this posting is July 14, 2026.
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $69,400.00 - $99,200.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
Key skills/competency
- Payment Integrity Analytics
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)
- Medicaid Claims Data Analysis
- Program Integrity
- Data Analysis
- Reporting and Presentation
- Medicaid Policy and Regulations
- Investigative Support
- Client-Facing Communication
- Analytical Model Application
Skills & topics
- Senior Analyst
- Payment Integrity
- Analytics
- Fraud
- Waste
- Abuse
- Medicaid
- Claims Data
- Program Integrity
- Healthcare Analytics
- FWA Analysis
- OIG
- Remote
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of Medicaid claims analysis and program integrity experience. Quantify achievements in reporting and presentation.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your understanding of FWA schemes and your ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific examples of analyzing Medicaid data, identifying FWA, and collaborating with state agencies or OIGs.
- Showcase relevant certifications: If you hold CPC, CFE, or AHFI, be sure to mention them prominently.
- Demonstrate client-facing skills: Provide examples of how you've partnered with stakeholders to drive actionable insights and improvements.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Analyst - Payment Integrity Analytics role at Gainwell Technologies?
- The primary focus of this role is to analyze Medicaid claims data for fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), deliver prequalified FWA lead referrals to state agencies, and provide analytical support for investigations. The Senior Analyst acts as a trusted partner to state Medicaid agencies and Offices of Inspector General.
- What kind of experience is essential for this Senior Analyst position at Gainwell Technologies?
- Essential experience includes at least 5 years of analyzing Medicaid claims and encounter data for FWA, with a deep understanding of Medicaid program integrity, FWA schemes, and investigative workflows. Additionally, 4+ years of experience preparing reports and presentations on analytic methods is required.
- Is this a remote position, and what are the travel expectations for the Senior Analyst role?
- Yes, this is a fully remote opportunity within the United States. However, occasional travel is expected for participation in investigative or hearing-related activities, estimated at up to 25%.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the Senior Analyst - Payment Integrity Analytics job?
- Preferred qualifications include prior experience working directly with state Medicaid agencies and/or Offices of Inspector General. Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI) are also highly desirable.
- What is the application deadline for the Senior Analyst position at Gainwell Technologies?
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting is July 14, 2026.
- Can you provide details on the salary range for the Senior Analyst - Payment Integrity Analytics role?
- The pay range for this position is $69,400.00 - $99,200.00 per year. The actual base pay offered may vary based on factors like geographic region, internal equity, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- What kind of opportunities for professional development are available at Gainwell Technologies for this role?
- Gainwell Technologies offers opportunities for career growth, including technical credentials and certifications, a flexible vacation policy, educational assistance, and comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to build skills and capabilities.
- How does Gainwell Technologies approach diversity and equal opportunity for the Senior Analyst role?
- Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.