Background Investigator - Experienced

CANDA Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 54,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Remote work available

Job summary

CANDA Solutions in Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Background Investigator to conduct investigations in line with Federal Investigative Standards. The role involves traveling to employment sites, residences and institutions to collect and document information.

You will produce comprehensive, timely reports, interact with government offices, and operate within a high-performance culture with emphasis on accuracy and production metrics.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prepare detailed, accurate reports.
• Flexibility to travel locally daily.
• Completion of National Training Standards course mandatories.

Responsibilities

• Conduct federal background investigations adhering to Federal Investigative Standards.
• Travel to employment locations, residences and educational institutions as needed.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports meeting quality and timeliness metrics.
• Engage with U.S. Government organizations, managers and contractors to maintain cooperative relations.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Strong written and oral communication

Investigative reporting

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

$25.82–$47.50 per hour, with additional H&W per hour plus ability to earn a production/goal incentive. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off. Remote work available.

Responsibilities

You will conduct federal background investigations while preparing detailed reports that adhere to Federal Investigative Standards, laws, and agency regulations. Your role involves working on diverse cases throughout your geographic area of responsibility, traveling to employment locations, residences, and educational institutions. The position emphasizes flexibility and a high‑performance culture, encouraging forward‑thinking approaches and excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma with at least 2–3 years of relevant experience (or 1–3 years on a Federal BI contract).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally daily.
• Home office equipped with high‑speed internet and fax line; laptop provided by government customer.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to type extensive, detailed reports.
• Completion of National Training Standards course mandatory.
• Ability to conduct efficient, accurate investigations and meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics.
• Experience engaging with managers, contractors, U.S. Government organizations and law‑enforcement agencies to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Workload based on case availability; opportunities for multiple level candidates based on qualifications.