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 involves fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, and producing 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 must meet deadlines and government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity; maintain required training, security, and credentials; and handle data and documents appropriately. The position also requires professional communication and cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors, as well as reporting trends and updates observed in the field. Other related duties may be assigned. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary. The stated estimated compensation range reflects potential earnings for 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 comply with required 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, and 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 of responsibility; temporary duty assignments outside that area may be available.
  • 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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