What are the responsibilities and job description for the Background Screening Adjudicator position at Booz Allen Hamilton?
Background Screening Adjudicator
Key Role:
Serve as a junior background screening adjudicator responsible for facilitating screening processes and ensuring proper record management within the background screening program for- employment candidates. Apply critical thinking 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 firm 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with the protection of confidential or sensitive materials and data
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, 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 security clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with background screenings or general corporate investigations
- Experience with legal or compliance processes
- Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act as it pertains to background screenings
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of military discharge documentation and practices
Clearance:
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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