Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Warrenton, VA

Peraton•Warrenton, VA

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a full-time Background Investigator near Warrenton, Virginia. Applicants must live within 25 miles of Warrenton city center. The investigator completes six to seven weeks of full-time training, both virtually and in person, to become certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations. The role involves daily local travel, with travel outside the primary work area as needed, to conduct in-person investigations assessing the employment suitability of people seeking access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information. Investigators conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects and people who know them, including neighbors, employers, friends, and family, and search records at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical or mental health facilities. Findings are typed and reported clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system. Investigators work independently while remaining part of a team and coordinating with a Field Manager. A home office is required, and temporary duty assignments involving travel away from home for 14 to 30 days may be required. The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, sufficient vehicle insurance, professional attire, confidentiality, and the ability to meet the stated communication, writing, mobility, and driving demands. The stated hourly rate is $26.07. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Peraton offers eligible employees benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short- and long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Relocation assistance is unavailable.

Requirements

Four years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree; candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations are preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Daily local travel and travel outside the primary work area as needed.
A home office.
Ability to undertake temporary duty assignments involving 14 to 30 days away from home per assignment, if required.
Residence within the specified mileage requirement: 25 miles of Warrenton city center.
Valid driver’s license and full-time use of reliable transportation; driving is an essential job function, and motor vehicle records may be checked.
Sufficient motor vehicle insurance.
Accurate and efficient typing; 40 or more words per minute is recommended, along with the ability to use multiple computer programs concurrently.
Ability to speak for extended periods, hear sufficiently to communicate in person and by phone, and record, read, and transcribe words and numbers accurately.
Proficient grammar and writing skills to submit high-quality reports with minimal or no errors.
Ability to interact professionally, write for extended periods, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and pay attention to detail during fieldwork.
High standards of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
Professional attire.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, stand for long periods, and drive in adverse weather or at night.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting federal background investigations.
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a variety of individuals and personalities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment under remote supervision.
Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
Proficient writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete six to seven weeks of full-time virtual and in-person training to become certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations.
Travel daily to conduct in-person background investigations assessing employment suitability for access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with investigation subjects and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family.
Search records at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical or mental health facilities.
Type and report obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
Work independently as part of an investigator team and coordinate with a Field Manager.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus