Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret

Job Description

Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Background Investigator to work in tandem with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and our IC customers 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 DCSA background investigations. Experience working with DCSA must be within the last 3 years.

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 DCSA 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 DCSA 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

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Company Description

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.3 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

One Common Mission

At Xcelerate and VMD, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career. With two entities merged into one, our purpose has never been clearer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success, and we continue to embrace an employee-first culture that prioritizes professional development and career growth.