Credentialed Background Investigator (1099) – Vetting

Peraton; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton’s Risk Decision Group seeks Experienced and Credentialed Independent Contractors to perform federal background investigations supporting government clients. The role includes interviewing, document collection, and producing concise reports, with travel 15–20% and occasional 14–30 day TDYs.

Candidates need active TS, U.S. citizenship, and confidentiality. This is a 1099 contractor with pay based on tasks; benefits are not included.

Qualifications

• Direct field investigations experience conducting federal background investigations in the past 18 months.
• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Minimum active favorable TS
• U.S. citizenship
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness and production
• Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills
• Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform in a manner that prevents errors and omissions, maintain visual ability including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and to adjust focus sufficiently to complete computer work
• Must be able to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, able to pay attention to details able to concentrate; interact professionally with other persons, cooperatively and productively
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. May use public transportation if available and practical. Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time during employment. Candidates with poor driving history will not be considered.
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which may change from time to time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds

Responsibilities

• Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• The predominant casework is in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Casework for other contracts will be assigned based on investigator performance and business need.
• Investigators will conduct face-to-face interviews with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family
• Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
• Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel required locally and outside of primary work area. Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work week.
• Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14 – 30 days

Skills

Federal investigations experience

Confidentiality & integrity

Metrics-driven performance

Typing 40+ WPM

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety and compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Peraton’s Risk Decision Group seeks Experienced and Credentialed Independent Contractors to perform federal background investigations supporting government clients. The role includes interviewing, document collection, and producing concise reports, with travel 15–20% and occasional 14–30 day TDYs.

Candidates need active TS, U.S. citizenship, and confidentiality. This is a 1099 contractor with pay based on tasks; benefits are not included.