Entry Level Background Investigator (Top Secret)

CACI International • Rocky Mount, NC

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About The Position

CACI is hiring an Entry Level Background Investigator to conduct federal background investigations supporting national security. The investigator uses technology, electronic tools, and multiple systems to interview subjects and people who know them, review appropriate records, and resolve material issues in a case to establish the subject’s background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications. Interviews may be conducted by virtual teleconference, phone, or in person, with virtual teleconference as the primary method.

The position includes intensive multiweek virtual training, followed by shadowing and mentorship with an experienced investigator. It may involve local travel and temporary duty assignments at locations across the United States, typically lasting two weeks. The role is full-time and regular, requires a Top Secret clearance, and may be contingent on funding. A home office with reliable high-speed internet is required; CACI provides a $50 monthly internet stipend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable determination based on a T5 Investigation.
• Strong sense of mission in supporting national security initiatives.
• Impeccable work ethic, integrity, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to navigate and use multiple technology systems simultaneously while maintaining workflow efficiency and productivity.
• Current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel locally depending on assignment location.
• Home office within reasonable distance of workload areas and reliable high-speed internet.
• Ability to sit, type, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including communicating complex or sensitive information, listening attentively, responding to nonverbal cues, and making clear and convincing oral presentations.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with diverse individuals and handle challenging situations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling and to produce succinct, organized written information appropriate for the intended audience.
• Minimum Top Secret clearance required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret clearance based on a T5.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals using virtual teleconference, phone, or in-person meetings.
• Review appropriate records and use electronic tools and multiple systems to obtain facts.
• Resolve all material issues in cases to establish the subject’s background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications.
• Attend multiweek intensive virtual training and participate in shadowing and mentorship with an experienced investigator.
• Travel locally as required by assignment and potentially travel to locations across the United States for temporary duty assignments, typically lasting two weeks.

Benefits

• A unique flexible time off benefit.
• Access to robust learning resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Monthly $50 internet stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level