Lead Project Manager, Background Investigations

KENTECH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a high-trust, case-driven pre-employment background investigations program supporting public safety and sworn hiring. This role manages day-to-day execution, investigator coordination, quality control, and client-ready deliverables.

It is a project-based role focused on keeping investigations on track, enforcing standards, and ensuring timely submissions, with opportunities to improve SOPs and workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety programs.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating across multiple investigators and stakeholders.
• Comfort working with sensitive PII and maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant POST standards and sworn hiring practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for program coordination and day-to-day communication.
• Receive and log new cases, assign work based on workload, geography, and investigator strengths.
• Track progress across all active investigations, deadlines, and milestones.
• Maintain the program schedule and escalate risks early.
• Own report quality and consistency, including templates and standards.
• Review work products for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission.
• Coordinate with investigators and report writers to close gaps and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized records, status reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive information and confidentiality.
• Support onboarding, training coordination, and ongoing process improvement.

Skills

5+ years background investigations

Strong writing & editing

Stakeholder coordination

Public safety background

Attention to detail

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a high-trust, case-driven pre-employment background investigations program supporting public safety and sworn hiring. This role manages day-to-day execution, investigator coordination, quality control, and client-ready deliverables.

It is a project-based role focused on keeping investigations on track, enforcing standards, and ensuring timely submissions, with opportunities to improve SOPs and workflows.