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About the Role

Peraton is seeking a full-time Background Investigator near Queens, NY. This role is critical for determining the employment suitability of individuals requiring access to sensitive U.S. Government information.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 6-7 week new Investigator training program, virtually and in-person, to be certified in Federal Investigative Standards.
• Travel daily to conduct in-person background investigations for employment suitability assessments.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, friends, and family.
• Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities.
• Type and report all obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
• Work independently and as part of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager.

Requirements

• Reside within 50 miles of the city center of Queens.
• 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Daily local travel and travel outside of primary work area as needed.
• Home office required.
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 – 30 days away from home per TDY may be required.
• A valid driver's license and full-time usage of reliable transportation are required.
• Must carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance.
• Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended).
• Ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently.
• Must be able to speak for extended periods and hear sufficiently for communication.
• Ability to record, read, and transcribe words and numbers with high accuracy.
• Proficient grammar and writing skills for high-quality reports with minimal errors.
• Ability to interact professionally with others.
• Ability to write for long periods.
• Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
• Professional attire required.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing, and drive in adverse/night conditions.

Skills

• Typing (40+ WPM recommended)
• Working within multiple computer programs concurrently
• Speaking for extended periods
• Hearing sufficiently for communication
• Recording, reading, and transcribing words and numbers with high accuracy
• Proficient grammar
• Proficient writing skills
• Professional interaction
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Ethics
• Integrity
• Organizational skills
• Scheduling skills
• Prioritization skills
• Communication skills

Location

• Queens, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Daily travel required
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel

Experience Level

• 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree
• Experience conducting federal background investigations preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $27.74 per hour

About the Company

• Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.
• As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
• Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.
• The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.
• Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
• Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Equal Opportunity

• EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.