• Background Investigator

    Actalent (Mclean, VA)


    Overview:

    We're currently hiring for 30 Background Investigators who have a current TS Clearance and SCI eligible. Can work out of Washington DC or Huntsville, AL

    Description:

    + Conduct personnel security investigations.

    + Interpret governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern.

    + Analyze investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities.

    + Develop investigative leads.

    + Propose recommendations regarding the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on appropriate adjudicative standards.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    + Active TS Clearance.

    + Bachelor's Degree (or Associate’s with 9 years of relevant experience*)

    + 7 years of experience in the personnel security investigative or investigative analyst field.

    + Experience interpreting Governmental and commercial database checks to identify areas of concern during the investigative process.

    + Experience analyzing investigative reports and other sources of information to identify security vulnerabilities; to develop investigative leads; to propose a recommendation as to the approval, denial, or revocation of eligibility for access to national security information based on the application of the appropriate adjudicative standards.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in McLean,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.