Review Vacancy
TitleDepartment of Confidential Investigations Intern
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $21.63 to $25.75 Hourly
Duties Description DCI is looking for a student intern to assist with collecting information and documentation associated with investigations, performing research related to NYS and the Workers Compensation Board rules and policies, performing on-line research, including social media sites, to aide in the investigative process, analyzing financial records and calculating fraud amount, drafting correspondence and memorandum, data analysis and experience with calculating of various parameters with formula, table formatting and graphical data reporting, cogent data points report summarization, develop an equipment inventory database and provide other direct assistance to the Investigative, Data Analytics and Administrative Teams with any helpful functions to include answering, phones, photocopying, and other tasks, as needed. DCI is NYSIF’s special investigations unit for the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, as required by New York State Insurance law an includes the following areas of function:
• Investigates suspicious activity and can work on the Claims, Premium Audit, Provider Fraud, and/or Data Analytics team on a variety of projects.
• Assists in the development of training programs and risk controls to prevent instances of fraud and abuse of the workers’ compensation system.
Minimum Qualifications • Be a permanent New York State (NYS) resident and/or actively enrolled in a NYS college, university, or graduate program.
• Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program) or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate program.
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent.
• Able to work part-time (10-15 hours per week with opportunity to work more hours depending on availability). Potential for fall and spring part-time hours based on availability and performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge in use of IBM i2 Analyst Notebook
• Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft software (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in public service.
• Preferred major(s): Data Analytics, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Law, Psychology, and Accounting.
Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.
Additional Comments Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation
• Future Career Growth Potential
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental (with 50%+ schedule)
• Retirement Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules
NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
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