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About The Position

The 1099-contract investigator conducts federal background investigations in support of national security and suitability investigations. The work includes fieldwork such as interviewing people and retrieving records, then preparing reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with applicable laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Investigators accept assignments requiring travel throughout their geographic area of responsibility, with opportunities for temporary-duty assignments outside that area. The role requires meeting assigned investigative deadlines and maintaining professional communication and conduct in a time-sensitive work environment. Investigators monitor, maintain, convey, and appropriately destroy data and documents; meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness, and productivity; and maintain required training, security, and credential compliance. They also develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors, report field-observed trends and updates, and perform other related duties as required. Compensation is based on the number of assigned cases completed, not an annual salary. The stated compensation range is an estimate based on 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.
  • Compliance with mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct federal background investigations supporting national security and suitability investigations.
  • Perform fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records.
  • 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 and, when available, 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 work environment.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Background Investigator salary in the US is approximately $77,000 per year, with a typical range of $53,000 to $96,000.
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