Contract Background Investigator - Utah - Salt Lake

ADC LTD NM•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The 1099-Contract Investigator conducts federal background investigations on a contract basis in direct support of national security and suitability investigations. The role involves fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, and producing reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Investigators accept fieldwork assignments involving travel throughout their assigned geographic area of responsibility, with opportunities for temporary duty (TDY) assignments outside that area. They meet investigative deadlines and government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity. The role also includes maintaining and appropriately handling data and documents, staying compliant with required training, security, and credential requirements, maintaining professional working relationships, and reporting field observations and updates. This is an independent-contractor role. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary. The stated estimated compensation range reflects what an independent contractor might earn working 40 hours per week, from the base rate up to the Premier Contract Investigator rate.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment.
Ability to meet investigative deadlines and applicable government and industry standards.
Compliance with mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct federal background investigations supporting national security and suitability investigations.
Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, and produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations.
Accept fieldwork assignments requiring travel throughout the assigned geographic area of responsibility; opportunities may be available for TDY assignments outside that area.
Meet investigative deadlines assigned by ADC LTD NM.
Monitor, maintain, convey, and appropriately destroy data and documents.
Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity.
Maintain compliance with mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.
Develop and maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors.
Report trends and updates observed in the field that relate to the work environment.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.