Background Check Analyst

Background Check Analyst

The Background Check Analyst performs analytical and review functions involving sensitive information to support informed decision-making. This role applies established standards, exercises professional judgment, and collaborates with internal stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with applicable requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review, analyze, and assess information from multiple sources in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Identify discrepancies, risk indicators, or issues requiring escalation.
• Prepare clear, accurate summaries and documentation to support internal review and decision-making.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready records across systems.
• Communicate findings professionally with appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage assigned workload while meeting quality and timeliness expectations.
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or an associate degree with two or more years of extra relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or more than four years of related experience may be substituted for a degree).
• Have at least two (2) or more years of related experience in a field such as law enforcement, para-legal, social work, security, public health or a related discipline. Experience includes case management, document & report review, vetting identities, background screening, or similar analytical work.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct background research and analyze complex case information using sound professional judgment. Strong critical thinking, documentation, and communication skills are required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment
• Proven experience and high level of comfortability operating technology and learning new software applications quickly to perform data entry.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Employees are required to possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in the field and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and nights.
• Ability to type 55 wpm.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with rotating Saturdays 8am- 5pm. Schedules are assigned depending on operational need and can be subject to change.

Clearance:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
• Successfully pass a background investigation, drug screen.
• US Citizenship

Physical Demands

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.