Background Investigator – Independent Contractor

🔥 15 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Peraton

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10,000+ employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

Cybersecurity • Government • Defense

Peraton is a mission-focused enterprise that supports national security initiatives through advanced IT and cyber services. They provide capabilities in areas such as cyber defense, cloud operations, engineering, and intelligence. With a commitment to solving complex challenges, Peraton integrates data-driven technologies to ensure mission success for their military and government clients.

📋 Description

• Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information • Investigators will conduct Remote interviews with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family • Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities • Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system

🎯 Requirements

• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered; candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations preferred • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred • U.S. citizenship • Independent Contractor must maintain a business license. Business entities must also have an EIN obtained from the IRS and a business bank account. • Investigators are typically expected to work within a 50-mile radius of their home location/primary work location. • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. • May use public transportation if available and practical. • Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance. • Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills • Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy • Perform in a manner that prevents errors and omissions, maintain visual ability including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and to adjust focus sufficiently to complete computer work • Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity. • Professional appearance and an ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment • Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills • Proficient writing and communication skills • Investigators who do not have prior federal background investigations investigative experience or qualifying federal personnel security clearance investigations experience (documented training per National Training Standards) will be required to complete a New Investigator Training course.

🏖️ Benefits

• 1099 Contractor position pay is based on work tasks and activities performed.