Background Investigation Jobs in Austin, TX

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Manager, Data Science - Financial Services

Company: Capital One

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Capital One, a Fortune 200 company and leader in data-driven decision-making, seeks a Data Scientist for its Auto Finance business. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams, leveraging a broad stack of technologies, and building machine learning models. The ideal candidate will have a degree in data analytics, experience in open source programming languages, machine learning, and relational databases. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in a STEM field, AWS experience, and extensive Python, Pandas, Dask, or Spark experience. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with potential for performance-based incentives.

Forklift Operator - General Laborer

Company: 48forty Solutions

Location: DeSoto, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Forklift Operator - General Laborer position involves hand-sorting materials, maintaining production requirements, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to move pallets and materials, loading/unloading trailers, and adhering to safety procedures. The role requires flexibility for overtime and varying shifts. Benefits include competitive pay, holiday pay, referral bonuses, career advancement, and comprehensive insurance. Forklift certification is preferred but not required.

Principal Platform Engineer (Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer for an onsite role in Richardson, TX. The role involves empowering development teams with a robust platform, streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating release cycles. The engineer will support transitioning a system tightly coupled to the underlying infrastructure, assist with architecture, design, development, integration, and support of build, integration & test, and deployment pipelines. They will leverage best practices to improve scalability, consistency, infrastructure efficiency, reduce deployment time, and automate configuration management. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in STEM, 8 years of related work experience, and experience with automation frameworks, COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration. Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance is required on Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required.

Café Ambassador- La Cantera

Company: Capital One

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Office Administrative Assistant

Company: HMT LLC

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Office Administrative Assistant role at HMT involves facilitating department operations through clerical tasks, including DISA background checks, safety classes, badge requests, and payroll. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and preferably DISA and ADP experience. HMT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, offering a collaborative environment for tank solutions.

NP/PA - Oscar Primary Care (Bilingual)

Company: Oscar Health

Location: Abilene, TX / Remote

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Background Investigation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑Level Investigators earn $50k–$70k; Mid‑Level Investigators $70k–$95k; Senior Investigators $95k–$130k; Lead/Director roles range $120k–$160k, depending on industry and clearance level.
What skills and certifications are essential for a Background Investigation professional?
Key skills include OSINT, forensic analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Certifications such as Certified Background Investigator (CBI), Certified Security Professional (CSP), CISSP, ACIC, and ISO 27001 credential the candidate for advanced roles.
Are Background Investigation roles available for remote work?
Yes—many digital investigation, compliance, and risk analysis positions support fully remote work. On‑site roles typically require access to secure facilities and clearance, but remote work is common for data‑driven investigations.
What career progression paths exist within Background Investigation?
Typical progression: Investigator → Senior Investigator → Lead Investigator → Program Manager → Director of Investigations → VP of Security & Investigations. Each step adds leadership, policy‑setting, and cross‑agency coordination responsibilities.
What are the current industry trends impacting Background Investigation?
AI and machine‑learning platforms are automating evidence triage; blockchain is being used for tamper‑proof credential verification; regulatory shifts like GDPR, CCPA, and defense‑specific security directives are expanding compliance scopes; and fintech, healthcare, and defense sectors are driving higher demand for vetted talent.

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