New College Graduates- Entry Level Background Investigator- Northeast Region
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Zion, Illinois, United States of America
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Job Category: Service Contract Act
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Local
If you're a recent graduate, there is no better place to start your career than CACI! We are hiring Entry Level Background Investigators, and we offer a full training program to teach you what you need to know about becoming a credentialed Background Investigator. Qualified candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
The Opportunity:
At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports—it’s a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an organization that values trust, integrity, and professionalism in everything we do. As an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004, CACI employs full-time and part-time investigators across all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive 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. Document all information and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict required timeline.
- Interviews for this position will be conducted using a variety of methods, including in-person meetings, phone interviews, and Virtual Teleconference (VTC) discussions to accommodate different scheduling and geographical requirements.
- Attend a multiweek intensive virtual, online training with additional in-field shadowing and mentorship with a Senior Investigator
- Travel to locations across the U.S. for temporary duty assignments (TDY), typically lasting 2 or more weeks
- Gain exposure to various field investigation contracts, broadening your experience in the field
Qualifications:
Required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable determination based on a T5 Investigation
- 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 ($50 monthly internet stipend is provided)
- Ability to walk, type, sit, or stand for extended periods of time
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to:
- Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to individuals or groups
- Listen attentively to others, respond appropriately to nonverbal cues, and make clear and convincing oral presentations
- Maintain strong relationships with diverse individuals and handle challenging situations with tact and professionalism
- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience
Desired:
- A strong sense of mission in supporting national security initiatives
- An impeccable work ethic, integrity, and a positive, can-do attitude
- Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance based on a T5
