About The Position

The 1099-Contract Investigator conducts federal background investigations supporting national security and suitability investigations. The work involves fieldwork, interviews, and records retrieval, followed by preparation of reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Investigators accept fieldwork assignments involving travel throughout their geographic area of responsibility and may have opportunities for temporary duty (TDY) assignments outside that area. The role requires meeting investigative deadlines and government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity. Investigators monitor, maintain, convey, and appropriately destroy data and documents; maintain required training, security, and credential compliance; develop professional working relationships with ADC employees and contractors; and report field-observed trends and updates. Other related duties may be assigned. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary. The stated compensation range is an estimate based on 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 government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity.
  • Ability to maintain compliance with mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct federal background investigations in support of national security and suitability investigations.
  • Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records.
  • Prepare reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations.
  • Accept fieldwork assignments requiring travel throughout the assigned geographic area; 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.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
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