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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Experienced Background Investigator

Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Worth, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-eligible clearance; an active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A high school diploma is required at minimum.
  • At least 1 year of specialized federal background investigative experience within the last 5 years, with investigator training compliant with National Training Standards.
  • At least 3 years of general experience within the last 5 years in military, local, state, or federal law enforcement or investigative functions, and completion of New Investigator training.
  • A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
  • Must carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance; specifications will be provided.
  • Daily travel locally and outside the primary work area is required as needed.
  • A home office is required.
  • Must reside within the stated mileage requirement of Fort Worth.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate typing (40+ words per minute recommended) and computer skills are required.
  • Must be able to speak for extended periods and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and by phone; record, read, and transcribe words and numbers accurately.
  • Must demonstrate metrics in quality, timeliness, and production.
  • Temporary duty assignments may occur several times per year, ranging from 14 to 30 days.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-person background investigations, traveling daily as needed, to determine employment suitability for people requiring access to sensitive or classified U.S. government information.
  • Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with investigation subjects and their neighbors, employers, and friends throughout the designated area.
  • Search records at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical or mental health facilities.
  • Type and report all obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
  • Work independently while collaborating as a member of a team of investigators and with a field manager.
  • Interact professionally, write for extended periods, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and maintain attention to detail during field work.
  • Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.
  • Wear professional attire.
  • Lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, stand for extended periods, and drive in adverse or nighttime conditions.

Desired Qualifications

  • An active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred.
  • Organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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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