Investigative Support Specialist 3 (SCA)

Peraton is seeking to fill several roles for a full-time Investigation Support Specialist for our Risk Decision Group.

This position is 100% remote.

What you'll do:

The Investigative Support Specialist will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

Successfully complete a 2 week remote training
• Assist in conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S.Government information
• Investigative Specialists will correspond in a variety of ways including telephone, email, fax, online and mail to obtain information required for cases assigned to them
• Investigative Specialists will perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational, financial, and employment institutions.
• Investigative Specialists are required to fully research/brief cases and are responsible for updating policies for obtaining records from record providers.
• Investigative Specialists are responsible for maintaining accuracy in our agency database utilized by all departments within the company
• Investigative Specialists will routinely contact references for remote source interviews
• Investigative Specialists are required to multitask within multiple database systems at one time with accuracy and efficiency
• Investigative Specialists are responsible for preparing shipments for requests requiring USPS/FedEx/Fax
• Investigative Specialists will be required to prepare payments by check or company credit card
• Investigative Specialists must be able to interact professionally with others, type for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting daily work
• Investigative Specialists are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system
• Investigative Specialists may be required to initiate contact with our subjects and provide guidance for next steps in the investigative process
• Investigative Specialists may be required to interact with field staff and provide support to the timeliness of their cases
• The chosen candidate for this position must possess and be able to successfully maintain a government security clearance
• Working from a secure home office is required
• This position may work on assigned special projects and reports as needed
• Position will require daily communication with team members and managers
• Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently

Required qualifications:

• Currently hold a Top Secret Security Clearance
• 5 years of background investigation or reviewer experience in support of a government contract
• High School Diploma
• 5 years of customer service experience
• 5 years of clerical experience
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Have availability to work within normal business hours
• Must be able to speak/type for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy

Desired qualifications:

• Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors
• 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
• Ability to multi-task on an advanced level

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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.