Background Screening Specialist, Junior

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Serve as a background screening adjudicator responsible for facilitating screening processes and ensuring proper record management within the background screening program for employment candidates. Apply critical thi nk ing skills when evaluating and analyzing information presented by applicants as part of the new hire process. Adjudicate investigative results provided by a third-party vendor based on company standards for risk mitigation. Maintain responsibility for the review of investigative reports to ensure accuracy.

Perform in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high organizational oversight to ensure task completion. Maintain compliance standards with local and national laws in each area of operation as they pertain to background screenings, investigations, and their impact on employment. Interact with candidates both written and verbally in a professional environment. Collaborate with external groups, including vendors, employee relations, the law department, and security services while maintaining a professional bearing.

Experience with the protection of confidential or sensitive materials and data

Experience using Micro sof t Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, external clients, and candidates effectively in written and verbal forms

Ability to be detail-oriented and adapt to changing case volumes and types

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

HS diploma or GED

Experience with investigations in a corporate, law enforcement, or military environment

Experience with legal or compliance processes

Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act as it pertains to background screenings

Knowledge of military discharge documentation and practices, and processing of DD214s

Knowledge of court record documents, court records, and outcomes

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Serve as a background screening adjudicator responsible for facilitating screening processes and ensuring proper record management within the background screening program for employment candidates. Apply critical thi nk ing skills when evaluating and analyzing information presented by…