Experienced Intelligence Community Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Herndon, VA

Program Overview

RDG (Risk Decision Group) provides nationwide background investigations compliant with national government standards to include support of continuous vetting for over 110 government agencies.

About The Role

We are currently seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time Intelligence Community Background Investigator in the area of Herndon, VA .

The Background Investigator will be responsible for:

• Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• Scheduling meeting times with Subject, Sources, and Record providers
• Conducting face-to-face interviews with the subject of investigation and their neighbors, employers, friends, and family
• Performing record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
• Reporting all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred
• At minimum, a High School diploma
• Direct field investigations experience conducting federal background investigations to include completion of Investigator training in compliance with the National Training Standards
• 3 years of general experience (i.e., military, local, state or federal law enforcement or investigative functions) or 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience
• A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle. 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 will be provided

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills
• 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
• 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
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness and production
• 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
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25.15 - 41.33

Details

Target Salary Range: SCA / Union / Intern

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