Contract Background Investigator - Natchez, MS

ADC LTD NM; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ADC LTD NM seeks a 1099-Contract Investigator to conduct federal background investigations on a contract basis, supporting national security and suitability efforts. The role involves fieldwork, interviews, and record retrieval to produce ROIs in compliance with federal standards and regulations.

Investigators accept field assignments across their geographic area, with opportunities for TDY travel outside the area.

Qualifications

• Field investigations and data collection in accordance with federal standards.
• Ability to produce ROIs (reports of investigations) timely.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel for TDY assignments.
• Adhere to training, security, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field interviews and retrieve records to produce ROIs.
• Travel within the geographic area of responsibility as assigned.
• Meet investigative deadlines and maintain data integrity.
• Report trends and updates from investigations.
• Destroy data and documents per policies.

Skills

Field investigations

Interview techniques

Report writing

Travel readiness

Compliance knowledge

Job description

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.