Background Investigator at Watermark Risk Management in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Come make your mark with Watermark!





FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.


SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We're intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.


OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.




COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!


The Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for the maintenance, care and operation of the buildings, grounds, and physical security enhancements of the U.S. Capitol Police, campus wide physical security infrastructure and an off-site campus supporting all legislative branch agencies. OCSO also manages the agency's internal security programs and policies, including personnel suitability and badging and liaises with other partners regarding security matters.


The Background Investigator will support the AOC personnel security program by conducting federal background investigations and prepare reports of investigation in compliance with Federal Investigative Standards, laws, and agency regulations.


** This position is contingent upon contract award **

Major Duties:

• Conduct federal background investigations and prepare reports of investigations in compliance with Federal Investigative Standards, laws. And other federal agency regulations.


• In accordance with agency guidelines, conduct in-person and/or phone, one-on-one subject interviews to obtain information about the individual's background and character.


• Obtain information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation that contains all pertinent facts of an individual's background and character.


• Travel may be required to conduct interviews or obtain records.


• Complete all background investigations and reports of investigation within specified timelines.


• Properly safeguarding sensitive information to include, but not limited to, Privacy Act Protected Information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and Classified National Security Information.


• Must be willing to travel in and around the assigned location within 30-50 miles as needed.

Professional Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have a current Top Secret personnel security clearance and the ability to maintain such clearance throughout the life of the contract.


• Minimum of five (5), preferably seven (7), years of investigation experience.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $84,700-$142,100. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark's employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.)


Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.


Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.


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