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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Experienced Background Investigator

Risk & CompliancePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeDaphne, AL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret clearance; an active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • At least one year of specialized federal background investigative experience within the last five years, with investigator training compliant with National Training Standards, is required.
  • Three years of general experience within the last five years in military, local, state, or federal law enforcement or investigative functions, and completion of New Investigator training, are required.
  • A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
  • Must carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance; specifics will be provided.
  • Must reside within the stated mileage requirement.
  • A home office is required.
  • Must be able to interact professionally and effectively with a variety of individuals and personalities.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited supervision.
  • Must have organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
  • Must have written and verbal communication skills.
  • Intermediate typing and computer skills are required; 40+ words per minute is recommended.
  • Must be able to speak for extended periods and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and by phone, and to record, read, and transcribe words and numbers accurately.
  • Must demonstrate metrics in quality, timeliness, and production.
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, stand for long periods, and drive in adverse weather and at night.
  • Professional attire is required.

Responsibilities

  • Travel daily when conducting in-person background investigations to determine employment suitability for people who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
  • Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout the designated area with subjects and their neighbors, employers, and friends.
  • Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical and mental health facilities.
  • Type and report all obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
  • Work independently while also serving as a member of a team of investigators and working with a Field Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
  • Meet attendance and punctuality expectations, pay attention to detail, and write for extended periods while conducting field work.
  • Travel locally and outside the primary work area as needed; local travel is approximately 15–20% of the work week.
  • Accept temporary duty assignment opportunities several times per year, ranging from 14 to 30 days.

Desired Qualifications

  • An active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2017

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