Posted Sep 18, 2026

Contract Background Investigator

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Summary - The 1099-Contract Investigator is responsible for conducting federal background investigations on a contract basis in direct support of national security and suitability investigations. - Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with all laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. - Accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility. - Opportunities for temporary duty yonder (TDY) assignments outside of assigned geographic area. - Meet investigative deadlines as assigned by ADC LTD NM. - Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment. - Monitoring, maintaining, conveying and appropriately destroying data and documents. - Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity. - Maintain compliance with all mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements. - Develop and maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors. - Report trends and updates to work environment observed in the field. - Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required. - The ADC compensation range is an estimated range reflecting what an ADC independent contractor might earn for working 40 hours per-week starting at the base rate and up to the Premier Contract Investigator rate. - ADC independent contract investigators receive compensation for the number of assigned cases completed and not an annual salary.