Lead Corporate Investigator

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role 
 We are seeking an experienced Corporate Investigator to join our Ethics & Compliance team. In this role, you will lead complex internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters. The ideal candidate brings deep investigative expertise, exceptional report-writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and objectivity. This position requires a skilled investigator who can independently manage multiple cases while partnering effectively with Human Resources, Legal, and business stakeholders.   The Main Responsibilities 
 Lead end-to-end internal investigations involving employee misconduct, ethics concerns, and business integrity matters.  Manage multiple investigations concurrently, prioritizing work based on risk, complexity, and business impact.  Conduct interviews with employees, witnesses, and stakeholders using a neutral, professional, and fact-based approach.  Evaluate evidence, documentation, and investigative findings to identify trends, risks, and root causes.  Prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation that demonstrate clear analysis, sound reasoning, and well-supported conclusions.  Present findings and recommendations to Human Resources, Legal, and senior leaders with confidence and credibility.  Exercise strong judgment and maintain confidentiality when managing highly sensitive matters.  Support broader Ethics & Compliance initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.  What We Look For in a Candidate 
 Minimum  Bachelor's Degree+  Experience as a Corporate Investigator in a corporate or government setting, conducting workplace, employee relations, ethics & compliance, fraud, business integrity, or related misconduct investigations.  Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex investigations from intake through resolution.  Strong investigative interviewing, evidence-gathering, analytical, and fact-finding skills.  Exceptional written communication skills, including preparing detailed investigative reports and recommendations.  Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.  Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.  Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust while remaining objective and impartial.  Experience working effectively in a remote or distributed work environment.  Preferred  Juris Doctorate Degree  Experience in publicly-traded corporation or equivalent organization  Experience conducting EEO, workplace misconduct, employee relations, or ethics-related investigations.  Background investigating business integrity, fraud, compliance, or corporate policy matters.  Experience conducting investigations within a corporate environment.  Experience conducting investigations within government agencies or public-sector organizations.  Familiarity with employment law and workplace compliance requirements.  Experience presenting investigative findings to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.  Compensation