The Federal Background Investigator Analyst provides investigative, intelligence, and analytical support for federal personnel security, suitability, public trust, civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory investigations. This role involves conducting research, analyzing evidence, preparing investigative reports, and supporting agency personnel throughout the investigative process.
The contractor may be required to support sensitive investigative activities involving complex domestic and international allegations, including intelligence-gathering efforts and, when specifically authorized, undercover support activities. Analysts must operate effectively in sensitive environments while complying with all applicable legal, security, confidentiality, and oversight requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Conduct investigative research and analysis on individuals, businesses, organizations, and sectors of the economy.
- Review and analyze evidentiary materials, including emails, chats, telephone records, internet service provider information, bid documents, court filings, transcripts, merger filings, financial records, and other investigative materials.
- Collect, evaluate, and synthesize information from records, databases, interviews, public sources, and authorized investigative resources.
- Identify inconsistencies, trends, potential security concerns, and areas requiring further investigation.
- Prepare narrative summaries of evidence, affidavits, interview reports, investigative findings, and related documentation.
- Develop charts, timelines, and other visual aids to organize and present complex or voluminous evidence.
- Assist agency personnel with witness examinations, interviews, hearings, depositions, and related proceedings.
- Support the organization, indexing, redaction, and production of evidence and discovery materials.
- Maintain accurate and defensible investigative files and records.
- Collaborate with investigators, attorneys, adjudicators, intelligence personnel, and other government officials.
- Protect sensitive, law enforcement-sensitive, proprietary, and classified information in accordance with established security protocols.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and:
- At least two (2) years of experience supporting complex civil and/or criminal investigations or conducting background research on individuals, businesses, organizations, or sectors of the economy; or
- Bachelor's degree and formal or informal training in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), investigative research, law enforcement intelligence, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience preparing clear, accurate, and objective reports and investigative summaries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, research databases, and case management systems.
- Experience supporting federal investigative, law enforcement, intelligence, Inspector General, regulatory, or personnel security programs.
- Experience conducting OSINT research and analyzing complex evidentiary records.
- Experience developing investigative timelines, charts, and evidentiary summaries.
Contractors must satisfy all applicable background investigation, citizenship, confidentiality, suitability, and security clearance requirements associated with the work and be able to maintain any required federal security credentials.
AdNet is built on the foundation of unconditional Acceptance and Belonging in our practices, processes, and relationships.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least two (2) years of experience supporting complex civil and/or criminal investigations or conducting background research
- Formal or informal training in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), investigative research, law enforcement intelligence, or a related field
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience preparing clear, accurate, and objective reports and investigative summaries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, research databases, and case management systems
- Ability to protect sensitive, law enforcement-sensitive, proprietary, and classified information in accordance with security protocols
- Ability to satisfy background investigation, citizenship, confidentiality, suitability, and security clearance requirements
- Experience supporting federal investigative, law enforcement, intelligence, Inspector General, regulatory, or personnel security programs
- Experience conducting OSINT research and analyzing complex evidentiary records
- Experience developing investigative timelines, charts, and evidentiary summaries
What We Do
Welcome to ADNET, a small business, recognized for customer-centric solutions. ADNET was founded in 1991 to provide information technology (IT) solutions to the science community at NASA. Building on that success, we expanded our core capabilities to Science and Engineering, IT, Education/Public Outreach, and Training/Professional Support Services. Our Federal customer base includes the Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Army Corps of Engineers. We are Astrophysicists and Earth Scientists, researching and exploring our world, and worlds beyond. We are Science Systems and Instrument Engineers, building and supporting the tools that ensure successful missions. We are Information Security leaders, protecting your infrastructure and intellectual capital. We are Software and Network Engineers, creating tailored IT solutions. We are Program Managers, developing sustainable solutions in dynamic environments. We are Financial and Business Analysts, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We are Multimedia and Public Outreach innovators, developing and delivering your message through media vehicles that meet your needs. We are reliable, flexible, and accountable. We are award-winners and career developers. We are a catalyst for change.
