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Experienced Background Investigator (West Region)

CACI International Inc
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026

About the role

Job Title: Experienced Background Investigator (West Region)

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports—it’s a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an organization that values trust, integrity, and professionalism in everything we do. As an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004, CACI employs full-time and part-time investigators across all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.

This is a remote role, and you must live with in 50 miles of the below location openings.

Phoenix, AZ

Tucson, AZ

San Jose, CA

Denver, CO

Fairbanks, AK

Anchorage, AK

San Bernardino, CA

Portland, OR

Seattle, WA

Idaho Falls, ID

Fort Collins, CO

San Francisco, CA

China Lake, CA

What You’ll Get to Do

  • Use technology, electronic tools, and multiple systems simultaneously to conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals as well as review appropriate records to obtain facts. Resolve all material issues in a case to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation. Interviews for this position will be conducted using a variety of methods, including Virtual Teleconference (VTC), phone interviews, and in-person meetings, with VTC as the primary method.
  • Complete a one-week intensive virtual, online training program
  • Potential travel to locations across the U.S. for temporary duty assignments (TDY), typically lasting 2 weeks
  • Gain exposure to various investigation contracts, broadening your experience

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

  • MUST HAVE Customer credential National Training Standard certification and experience recently (Within Last 3 years) conducting background investigations for this customer
  • MUST HAVE ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.
  • Proven quality, timeliness, and production metrics
  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing
  • Strong sense of mission in supporting national security initiatives
  • Impeccable work ethic, integrity, and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to navigate and utilize multiple technology systems simultaneously to maintain workflow efficiency and productivity
  • Current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel locally dependent on assignment location
  • Home office within reasonable distance to areas workload and equipped with reliable high-speed Internet ($50 monthly internet stipend is provided)
  • Ability to sit, type, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to:
    • Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to individuals or groups
    • Listen attentively to others, respond appropriately to nonverbal cues, and make clear and convincing oral presentations
    • Maintain strong relationships with diverse individuals and handle challenging situations with tact and professionalism
    • Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers

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