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Background Investigator - Manhattan, New York

ADC LTD NM
Brooklyn, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

Summary

The 1099-Contract Investigator is responsible for conducting federal background investigations on a contract basis in direct support of national security and suitability investigations.

  • This positions requires travel into Manhattan, NY for in person work on a regular basis.
  • Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with all laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations.
  • Accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility.
    • Opportunities for temporary duty yonder (TDY) assignments outside of assigned geographic area.
  • Meet investigative deadlines as assigned by ADC LTD NM.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment.
  • Monitoring, maintaining, conveying and appropriately destroying data and documents.
    • Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity.
    • Maintain compliance with all mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements.
  • Develop and maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors.
  • Report trends and updates to work environment observed in the field.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.
  • The ADC compensation range is an estimated range reflecting what an ADC independent contractor might earn for working 40 hours per-week starting at the base rate and up to the Premier Contract Investigator rate. ADC independent contract investigators receive compensation for the number of assigned cases completed and not an annual salary.

Salary : $72,000 - $104,000

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