About The Position

The 1099-Contract Investigator conducts federal background investigations on a contract basis in support of national security and suitability investigations. The role includes fieldwork, such as interviews and records retrieval, and preparing reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Investigators accept assignments involving travel throughout their geographic area of responsibility and may have opportunities for temporary duty assignments outside that area. The investigator meets assigned deadlines and government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity. The role also involves handling data and documents appropriately, keeping required training, security, and credentials current, maintaining professional working relationships, and reporting field-observed trends and updates. Compensation is based on assigned cases completed, not an annual salary; the stated estimated range reflects potential earnings for a 40-hour workweek, 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.
  • Compliance with mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

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