Background Screening Investigator

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

1d • $55,200 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a background screening program case manager on an internal team that facilitates pre-hire screening and manages candidate cases. Conduct screening investigations by collecting data from multiple sources, analyzing discrepancies, interviewing external candidates by video, and summarizing findings clearly and concisely. Prepare and present case materials in writing and verbally to a formal review committee. Work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision, maintain oversight of tasks, and comply with local and national laws applicable to background screenings, investigations, and their employment impact. Collaborate on escalated cases with employee relations, the law department, and security services. Support specialized screening practices as needed.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience with background screenings, general corporate investigations, or investigations in a law enforcement or military environment.
• Experience protecting confidential or sensitive materials and data.
• Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act as it pertains to background screenings.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff and external clients.
• Ability to present screening findings verbally and respond to questions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and adapt to changing case volumes and types.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience synthesizing data to develop reports.
• Experience with legal or compliance processes.
• Ability to work independently and use resources to solve a variety of complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation certification or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases within the pre-hire background screening program.
• Conduct screening investigations and collect data from multiple sources.
• Analyze information for discrepancies.
• Complete video interviews with external candidates under investigation.
• Synthesize information and write concise summaries of screening findings.
• Prepare and present case materials in written and verbal formats to a formal review committee.
• Maintain organizational oversight to ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable local and national laws concerning background screening and investigations.
• Collaborate with employee relations, the law department, and security services on escalated cases.
• Support specialized screening practices as needed.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED