Contract Field Investigator

We’re seeking experienced FEDERAL Background Investigators to join our growing professional team NATIONWIDE area as contract Investigators.

About the role

Potomac Management offers industry-leading reimbursement rates for Background Investigations and supporting casework. We value our Investigators and what they bring to our organization and the mission objectives they help to accomplish.

Responsibilities

• Support national security and suitability investigations, focusing on performing background investigations on behalf of government clients.
• Conduct interviews, retrieve records, conduct research, and prepare reports of investigation in compliance with federal standards, all laws, and other required federal agency regulations.
• Complete record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, mental health, financial and educational institutions.
• Compile information in a clear, concise report that helps determine employment suitability and security clearance eligibility via a standardized reporting format (in accordance with investigative standards).
• Meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics for all work assigned in a rapid, time-sensitive setting.
• Interact with team leader and case review officers to ensure thoroughness of investigations.

Requirements

• Completed an approved OPM/National Training Standards (NTS) investigator program.
• At least 2 years of experience performing background investigations for FEDERAL (we recommend at least 3 years of full-time experience working as a field Background Investigator to be successful as an Independent Contractor).
• Must be at least 18 yrs of age and a US Citizen.
• Active TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.
• Ability to work remotely and travel with a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (relevant years of experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build rapport with new people.
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Ability to synthesize information, identify key findings and determine conclusions.
• Ability to identify, understand and apply federal/state/local regulations/laws regarding investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications For Background Investigator:
• Must have completed an approved OPM/National Training Standards (NTS) investigator program.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience performing background investigations for FEDERAL (we recommend at least 3 years of full-time experience working as a field Background Investigator to be successful as an Independent Contractor).
• Must be at least 18 yrs of age and a US Citizen.
• Must have an Active TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.
• Ability to work remotely and travel with a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (relevant years of experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build rapport with new people.
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Ability to synthesize information, identify key findings and determine conclusions.
• Ability to identify, understand and apply federal/state/local regulations/laws regarding investigations.

Skills

• Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Ability to synthesize information, identify key findings and determine conclusions.
• Ability to identify, understand and apply federal/state/local regulations/laws regarding investigations.

Benefits

• Consistent and readily accessible ongoing mentoring and training.
• Even as an experienced contract field investigator, we are here to support you. When you succeed, we succeed.
• Have in-person help when you need it, not just weekly conference calls with little substance or value.
• We get to know you personally and provide that personal feedback.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.