INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST: SOCIAL MEDIA

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Job Description

KENTECH is seeking a Social Media Investigations Investigative Analyst who is detail-driven, internet-savvy, and confident managing investigative work with limited oversight. In this role, you will conduct fact-based social media and online presence investigations, identify inconsistencies and potential risk indicators, and produce clear, well-written reports that meet quality and compliance expectations. You will also help improve workflow by staying organized, communicating early, and flagging issues before they become larger concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct impartial, fact-based social media and online presence investigations in accordance with internal standards and client requirements.
• Review applicant information, source documentation, and online identifiers to support accurate subject matching and digital profile analysis.
• Perform advanced internet research across social media platforms, search engines, public websites, forums, blogs, and other online sources.
• Identify discrepancies, red flags, concerning online behavior, and relevant patterns across publicly available digital content.
• Validate identity and profile linkage using names, usernames, locations, photos, biographical details, and other available data points.
• Document findings in a clear, objective, and legally defensible manner, following internal guidelines and client-specific requirements.
• Manage multiple cases at once while maintaining productivity, quality, and deadline expectations without repeated follow-up.
• Escalate complex findings, uncertain matches, or high-risk content to leads or internal partners in a timely manner.
• Maintain proactive communication with leads and team members regarding case status, obstacles, and trends.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing recurring issues, workflow suggestions, and practical recommendations.
• Stay current on platform changes, search techniques, and evolving digital research methods relevant to online investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Cybersecurity, or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in investigative, research, compliance, legal, social media review, online moderation, intelligence gathering, or document-heavy work.
• Strong written communication skills, including editing and report-quality writing.
• Strong internet research skills and the ability to navigate multiple online platforms and tools efficiently.
• Comfort working in systems and learning new tools quickly in a tech-forward environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to apply policy and investigative standards consistently when reviewing publicly available online content.
• Must be able to pass security clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), or already have one.
• Must be willing to complete a drug test.

Preferred

• Experience with social media investigations, OSINT, digital footprint research, or online due diligence.
• Experience reviewing publicly available online content for risk indicators, behavioral concerns, or policy-related issues.
• Experience working in regulated, government, legal, compliance-driven, or background screening environments.
• Familiarity with identity verification, public records research, or background screening workflows.

Desired Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking: Strong judgment and the ability to connect digital details and draw accurate conclusions.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and the ability to spot small inconsistencies that matter.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful and persistent when working through incomplete or unclear information.
• Communication: Clear, timely updates and strong written reporting skills.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with changing platforms, shifting priorities, and evolving case needs.
• Team Collaboration: Reliable partner who supports workflow and shared goals.
• Ethical Integrity: Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.
• Resilience: Calm under pressure and able to maintain quality when workloads increase.

Location Requirement

To be considered, candidates must currently reside in one of the following states due to operational and compliance requirements:

• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• North Carolina
• New Jersey
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington

Additional Information

• Remote, Full-Time
• PTO
• Flex Time
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Health, Vision, and Dental
• Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHO WE ARE

KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports.

WHAT WE DO

We offer customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries. Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods. With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.

VISION

To help the world make clear and informed decisions.

MISSION

To deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale—supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.

CAREERS AT KENTECH

We’re building a team of remarkable individuals who are:

• Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
• Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
• Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
• Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
• Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards

WHO THRIVES HERE?

• People who never back down from a tough challenge
• Professionals who bring their best every day—and uplift others around them
• Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
• Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Ready to do work that matters with people who care? Explore our current openings—your future team is waiting.