Background Investigator - TS ( Residing in VA, CO, GA, WA, UT)

VMD Corp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

Vacation and Sick Time

11 Paid Holidays Per Year

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Full Time Background Investigator, supporting a national BI program for federal agencies. The role involves reviewing interview docs, conducting investigations, and preparing detailed statements while traveling up to 50% of the time. Spanish-speaking is a plus and Top Secret clearance is required.

Locations include Northern Virginia, Denver, Atlanta, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and LA. Join a leading GovCon team focused on security and privacy.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• Completion of NTS Background Investigator course.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to conduct interviews virtually at home.
• Located near Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Seattle, Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

• Review completed background interview documentation for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before initial candidate interview.
• Conduct background investigations by interviewing employers, coworkers, neighbors, law enforcement, military personnel, family, and references.
• Prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person interviewed to allow a reviewer to draw conclusions about candidates.
• Prepare documentation for inclusion into a results of investigation package following established procedures.
• Prepare detailed summaries of adverse information based on objective analysis and evaluation against standards.
• Ability to conduct interviews remotely and/or in-person and travel up to 50% of the time.
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Interviewing

Travel 50%

Remote interview ability

Education

NTS Background Investigator course

Job description

Background Investigator - TS ( Residing in CA, VA, CO, GA, WA, UT)

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Full Time Background Investigator, you will support a large national background investigations (BI) program that provides investigative products and services to departments and agencies of the federal government. Focused on our Nation’s security, BIs are required to determine an individual’s suitability for employment with the federal government, eligibility for access to classified information, assignment to or retention in positions with sensitive duties, or other designated duties requiring such investigations. The investigations often involve personal and intimate details of an individual’s life and must be processed and conducted with tact and discretion. Information collected by the investigator as part of the BI is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

• Northern Virginia
• Denver
• Atlanta
• Seattle
• Salt Lake City
• LA

Clearance:

Top Secret

Responsibilities:

• Review completed background interview documentation checking for inconsistencies, errors, omissions, falsifications, and minimum requirements to ensure accuracy and completion before beginning initial candidate interview.
• Conduct background investigations by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidate’s family, and personal references.
• Prepare detailed and complete interview statements for each person being interviewed in order to allow a reviewer to draw reasonable and logical conclusions about the prospective candidates.
• Prepare documentation for inclusion into a results of investigation package organizing all investigative material in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares detailed summary of adverse information based upon objective analysis and evaluation of candidate’s background, and interviewee statements, as measured against requirement standards as set forth by the FIS.
• Ability to conduct interviews remotely and/or in-person and be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Spanish Speaking is a plus

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Top-Secret clearance
• Completion of NTS Background Investigator course
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to conduct interviews virtually at home
• Located near Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Seattle, Salt Lake City

Compensation, Benefits & Application Information:

• Anticipated hourly pay range: $25.35 to $38.00per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Education and Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Other benefits in accordance with company plans and policies

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic.

As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.