Background Field Investigator - Entry Level

CANDA Solutions, LLC•, MD

5d•$26 - $26•Remote

About The Position

CANDA Solutions, LLC is hiring a full-time, entry-level Background Field Investigator to conduct federal background investigations in support of national security. The position is fully remote from the employee’s primary residence, with travel throughout an assigned geographic area to places of employment, residences, and educational institutions. The investigator conducts in-person and remote interviews, reviews records, resolves material issues, and prepares detailed reports in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards, applicable laws, and agency regulations. The role requires an active Top-Secret clearance, reliable local transportation, and a home office with high-speed internet and a fax line; a laptop is provided by the government customer. Workload depends on case availability in the assigned geographic area, and candidates may be considered for multiple levels based on qualifications.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret clearance.
A bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma with at least 2–3 years of relevant progressive work experience related to background investigations.
Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively within the local area daily, depending on assignment location.
Home office equipped with high-speed internet and a fax line.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to type detailed, extensive reports.
Ability to conduct efficient and accurate investigations and meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics.
Ability to engage professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain working relationships with government organizations, contractors, and law enforcement agencies.
Must complete the National Training Standards course.

Responsibilities

Conduct federal background investigations in the assigned geographic area.
Conduct comprehensive one-on-one interviews with subjects and sources, in person or remotely, in accordance with agency guidelines.
Review appropriate records to resolve material issues and establish the qualifications of subjects under investigation.
Prepare detailed, accurate investigative reports that meet Federal Investigative Standards, laws, agency regulations, quality standards, and strict deadlines.
Meet timeliness, quality, and production metrics.
Travel locally throughout the geographic area of responsibility, including to places of employment, residences, and educational institutions.
Maintain effective, cooperative working relationships through regular dialogue with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, U.S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies.
Complete the National Training Standards course.