Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations in accordance with internal standards and client requirements
Review municipal and government applications and supporting documents, identifying key issues, red flags, and gaps
Detect discrepancies across records and documentation, then build a clear plan to resolve them through research and outreach
Perform criminal and civil record checks using public records tools and research methods
Manage multiple cases at once, maintaining consistent workflow and meeting deadlines without repeated follow up
Complete advanced internet research using multiple sources, validating identity and data accuracy
Make outbound calls to references, agencies, employers, schools, and other contacts to obtain time-sensitive information
Draft and finalize investigative summaries and reports with strong grammar, structure, and clarity
Maintain proactive communication with leads and internal partners, escalating issues early when needed
Contribute to process improvements by sharing patterns, recurring issues, and practical recommendations

Bachelor’s degree required (Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, or similar)
2+ years of experience in an office, administrative, investigative, compliance, legal, research, or document-heavy role
Strong written communication skills, including editing and report-quality writing
Comfort working in systems and learning new tools quickly (tech-forward environment)
Ability to handle sensitive data with professionalism and discretion
Must be able to pass security clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), or already have one
Must be willing to complete a drug test

Investigative Analyst

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