Background Investigator

Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Background Investigator to work to help secure the trustworthiness and integrity of the United States Government's workforce by delivering high quality National Security Background Investigations. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

Currently sourcing nationwide. Preference given to candidates in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV), Denver, Colorado Springs, San Antonio, Albuquerque locations.

Secret Clearance:

Active Top Secret

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive face to face interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation
• Review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation
• Document all information and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict required timeline
• Conduct efficient and accurate investigations and to meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics
• Maintain a steadfast commitment to program mission in support of national security initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 1-2 years of progressive work experience supporting background investigations.
• A current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to extensively travel locally on a daily basis dependent on assignment location
• A home office equipped with high-speed internet and a cell phone; laptop provided by government customer
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, such as typing detailed, extensive, and lengthy reports
• Position requires candidates to have completed the National Training Standards course
• Opportunities available for multiple level candidates based upon qualifications
• As a condition of your employment, per the Background Investigation contract you must complete the New Hire Credential syllabus and pass the final exam with at least an 80% to work on the contract. You cannot retake the final exam. Should you be unable to meet this requirement your employment will be separated.

Physical Demands:

• In addition to the typical demands associated with working in an office environment this position requires long periods of standing, walking and typing