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 investigator performs fieldwork, including interviews and records retrieval, and prepares reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Assignments may involve travel throughout the assigned geographic area, with 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 also maintain and appropriately handle data and documents, comply with training, security, and credential requirements, build cooperative working relationships, and report trends and updates observed in the field. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary.

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment.
  • Ability to meet investigative deadlines and applicable quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity standards.
  • Ability to comply 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.
  • Prepare reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations.
  • Accept fieldwork assignments involving travel throughout the assigned geographic area and, when available, temporary duty (TDY) assignments outside it.
  • 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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