Entry Level Background Investigator- Capital Region

Entry Level Background Investigator- Capital RegionJob Category : Service Contract ActTime Type : Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start : Top SecretEmployee Type : RegularPercentage of Travel Required : Up to 25%Type of Travel : Continental US*

At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it's your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else.

CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism.

Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.

S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.

What You’ll Get to Do :

Conduct comprehensive 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.

Document all information and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict required timeline.

• Attend a four-week intensive virtual, online training with additional in-field shadowing and mentorship with a Senior Investigator
• TDY opportunity at locations across the U.S. for 2 or more weeks in duration
• Opportunities to work on multiple field investigation contracts

You’ll Bring These Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain / maintain a favorable determination based on a T5 Investigation
• A sense of mission in support of national security initiatives
• An impeccable work ethic, integrity, and can-do attitude
• 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 ($50 monthly internet stipend is provided)
• A personal computer compatible with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word and Excel)
• Ability to walk, type, sit, or stand for long periods of time
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, such as typing detailed, extensive, and lengthy reports and includes : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial);

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others;
• may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations;
• is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have :

Clearance : Active Top Secret Clearance based on a T5

What We Can Offer You :

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
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