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 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 fieldwork assignments involving travel throughout their assigned geographic area, with opportunities for temporary duty assignments outside that area. The investigator meets deadlines assigned by ADC LTD NM and follows government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity. The role also requires managing data and documents appropriately, maintaining required training, security, and credentials, and building cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary. The stated compensation range estimates potential earnings for an independent contractor working 40 hours per week, from the base rate through 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 applicable government and industry standards.
  • Ability to maintain required training, security, and credentials.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct federal background investigations supporting national security and suitability investigations.
  • Perform 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 involving travel throughout the assigned geographic area and opportunities for temporary duty assignments outside that 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 regarding the work environment.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
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