Corporate Investigator 4
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Investigator 4 in North Charleston, SC.
Job Description :
A successful candidate will complete internal company investigations into employee wrongdoing of varying complexity levels. They will develop investigative plans, coordinate with key stakeholders, gather physical, electronic and testimonial evidence, analyze data, make credibility assessments, draw conclusions, report findings and make recommendations on risk mitigation and operational improvements. This position works with a shared purpose and alignment to Corporate Investigations Strategy.
Position Responsibilities :
Strengthens the Companys anti-retaliation efforts by identifying and investigating retaliatory behaviors, and by reassuring investigative participants of anti-retaliation protections
Strengthens partnerships with Ethics, Human Resources, Law, Quality, Safety, and all investigative partners through alignment and understanding of joint investigations
Investigates complex matters and evaluate compliance to policies, procedures, and regulations
Completes the preliminary investigative plan into high complexity investigations by using basic techniques by gathering data and employing subject matter experts to understand the facts and draw conclusions
Prepares an investigative plan to spot issues, determine the investigative scope, as well as identify and employ needed resources (e.g., budget requirement, special equipment, computing forensics
Applies standard investigative procedures to review and analyze reported information to determine if it is within the investigation scope of responsibility
Gathers preliminary investigative data (e.g., witness testimony, electronic data, physical evidence) to assess the validity of the allegation and determine the allocation of further investigative resources
Mentors, trains, and works alongside other investigators to ensure knowledge transfer
Briefs stakeholders (e.g., Reporting Party, Human Resources, Management, Ethics) periodically on case status, as well as relevant findings during the course of the investigation on a need-to-know basis as determined by the sensitivity of the investigation or as mandated by the Law Department
Creates a concise written report detailing the factual outcome of the investigation, as reported in the electronic case management system, by using an approved standardized format
Advises concerned parties of investigative findings (e.g., Law, Ethics, Human Resources, management for follow-up action / adjudication / documentation)
Identifies and records factors that contribute to wrongdoing
Assists in reducing the likelihood of future wrongdoing by identifying remediation opportunities
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring teams discretion and could potentially change in the future. This candidate must be able to respond to their assigned work location in a timely manner in order to address exigent business needs. Some travel to other work locations may also be required. The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications :
5+ years of experience conducting complex investigations and managing the investigative process to include conducting interviews, collecting data and facts and analyzing to identify trends and / or discrepancies
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications :
5+ years of experience in conducting formal employee-related investigations
5+ years of experience conducting EEO investigations and determining a resolution
5+ years of experience conducting alleged misconduct investigations of union represented employees
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) certification or Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC) certification
Typical Education & Experience :
Education / experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years related work experience, 14 years related work experience, etc.)
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements :
Minimum Security Clearance : No Clearance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Investigator • North Charleston, SC, US