Contract Background Investigator - Memphis, TN

Adc Ltd; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Adc Ltd is seeking a Contract Background Investigator in Memphis, TN. The role involves conducting federal background investigations on a contract basis to support national security and suitability investigations.

The investigator will perform fieldwork, conduct interviews, retrieve records, and produce ROIs in compliance with federal standards, while traveling as needed and TDY as assigned. Strong communication, data handling, and strict security training are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce ROIs in compliance with laws, federal standards, and agency regulations.
• Accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility.
• Opportunities for temporary duty TDY assignments outside of assigned geographic area.
• Meet investigative deadlines as assigned by ADC LTD NM.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications and maintain a professional demeanor in a time-sensitive environment.
• Monitor, maintain, convey, and appropriately destroy data and documents.
• Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity.
• Maintain compliance with all training, security, and credential requirements.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with ADC employees and contractors.
• Report trends and updates observed in the field.

Job description

Contract Background Investigator - Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Summary

The 1099-Contract Investigator is responsible for conducting federal background investigations on a contract basis in direct support of national security and suitability investigations.

• Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with all laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations.
• Accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility.
• Opportunities for temporary duty yonder (TDY) assignments outside of assigned geographic area.
• Meet investigative deadlines as assigned by ADC LTD NM.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment.
• Monitoring, maintaining, conveying and appropriately destroying data and documents.
• Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity.
• Maintain compliance with all 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 to work environment observed in the field.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

The ADC compensation range is an estimated range reflecting what an ADC independent contractor might earn for working 40 hours per-week starting at the base rate and up to the Premier Contract Investigator rate. ADC independent contract investigators receive compensation for the number of assigned cases completed and not an annual salary.