SAVA is in search of experienced professionals to join our team in Washington, D.C., providing Adjudicator support. The selected individuals will work closely with key stakeholders and handle high-volume, confidential and time-sensitive materials, providing excellent customer service and acting as a liaison to insurance companies claim services, claimants, policyholders, agents, counterparts in other departments, external legal professionals, external medical professionals, financial institutions, government/regulatory agencies, potential customers, vendors and suppliers as necessary to perform assigned tasks under the contract, among other duties. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Initiate a WALES/NCIC criminal background check, Department of Motor Vehicle check, credit checks and checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Evaluate and adjudicate for purposes of employment suitability based upon the Employment Suitability Standards.

Conduct interviews and reconciles information regarding the candidate’s background.

Review all polygraph, psychological, and medical reports, comparing all information that has been provided by the applicant and identify discrepancies, if any.

Upload all required documents to the case management system and assembles case jackets for eligible candidates.

Conduct criminal name checks for special events as directed.

Maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality when handling information related to the contract.

Make determinations on the appropriate information or evidence required to reach a judgement and devising the best approach to obtain that information.

Actively gather background data, including the initiation of credit and criminal checks, and drafting reports on findings for investigative cases.

Prepare a wide variety of complex documents, memorandums and/or reports that summarize the evidence which includes formal analyses, investigative results, and recommendations for disposition of each case.

Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of adjudicative and investigative support with and no less than two (2) years of experience as a Background Investigator, Criminal Investigator, Security Specialist or Adjudicator with a federal agency, police department, recognized private contractor or military related training specializing in background investigations.

US Citizenship required.

Ability to successfully obtain a favorably adjudicated full-scope background investigation (Public Trust), to include a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check, prior to start. The client may request confirmation of these credentials at any time.

Must have successfully completed training from approved or recognized training program (e.g. Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP), local law enforcement training or Reid School).

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge about all applicable fraud statutes, local, state and federal, to ensure duties and assignments are carried out within the requirements of applicable law and client expectations.

Always maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality when handling information related to the contract.

Experience in conducting investigations requiring a high degree of skill for varied personnel security investigations and working to ensure suitability for employment based upon established suitability guidelines - Highly Valued.

Fluency in both Spanish and English is a plus.

Pay Range

$75,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Job ID

2024-14585

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

SAVA, an Akima company, is not just another global services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At SAVA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , SAVA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , SAVA delivers global solutions that enhance business processes, lower costs, and take on today’s missions with greater opportunity, agility, and strength.

As a SAVA employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).