Background Investigator – Analyst

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $118.4k - $222k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧐 Analyst

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SandboxAQ

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2021

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Pharmaceuticals

SandboxAQ is a company developing quantitative AI and quantum-inspired technologies to solve real-world problems across drug discovery, materials science, cybersecurity, and navigation. They build large quantitative models (LQMs) grounded in physics and chemistry to predict molecular properties, accelerate therapeutic design, and simulate complex chemical and catalytic processes, while also applying their expertise in AI and post-quantum cryptography to enhance digital security and navigation in GPS-denied environments.

📋 Description

• Join SandboxAQ's Information Security team and insider threat program • Partner with HR, Information Security, and Legal teams to identify, evaluate, and quantify personnel risk • Independently manage investigations from intake through final reporting • Leverage OSINT and commercial investigative tools for comprehensive information gathering and research • Verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of information from available sources • Perform quantitative risk analysis using a consistent and repeatable methodology • Identify, triage, and mitigate internal and external personnel security risks • Handle sensitive personal data with discretion • Escalate high-risk or ambiguous findings to leadership in a timely manner • Refine investigative methodologies, risk-scoring models, research procedures, and reporting standards • Conduct research and analysis in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical standards • Deliver comprehensive analytical reports and actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Intelligence Studies, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) • 3–5 years of professional experience conducting background investigations, due diligence research, employment screening, corporate investigations, intelligence analysis, or related investigative work, particularly involving US-based individuals or organizations • Proficiency with investigative research databases and tools or demonstrated ability to learn commercial research platforms quickly • Strong written communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex findings into clear, concise risk assessments and dossiers • Understanding of privacy regulations and ethical standards governing background investigations and employment screening • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple investigations while maintaining accurate documentation and consistent investigative standards • Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential, sensitive, or potentially adverse information • Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and tools for investigating individuals and corporate entities • Familiarity with insider threat frameworks, indicators of compromise, or personnel security concepts, including NISPOM and SEAD guidelines • Knowledge of foreign influence risk factors, export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), or IP protection concerns in a corporate environment • Prior experience in a corporate security, information security, or risk management function • Relevant certifications such as Certified Background Investigator (CBI), PBSA membership, FCRA certification, or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable) • Equity participation • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions • Retirement savings with company matching • Paid parental leave • Inclusive family-building benefits • Fully remote work • Flexible paid time off • Company-wide seasonal breaks • Support for flexible work arrangements • On-the-job development • Cross-functional collaboration • Access to internal learning and development programs