Background Investigation Jobs in New York City, NY

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Internal Medicine Physician

Company: Summit Health Medical Group

Location: Berkeley Heights, Livingston, Clifton, and Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Posted Sep 05, 2025

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Electrician Helper, Junior Tech assistant, 2 years experience necessary

Company: Sensorium AVR

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

A valid driver’s license required, and an impeccable driving record – this will be verified. Work with mechanical and electrical tools as well as hand tools.

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Project Manager or Project Manager II or Sr. Project Manager

Company: New York State Energy Research

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

This will include identifying obstacles to ESB adoption and engaging stakeholders and working with other state agencies and consultants to develop and implement…

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Special Agent: Education/Teaching Expertise

Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in education or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

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Senior AI Engineer (Gen AI Platform Services, Agentic Systems)

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency,…

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Senior LCS Waterfront Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Location: National City, CA

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product…

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Data Scientist

Company: Daash Intelligence

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex,…

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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Capital One

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a similar field. You’ll participate in the detailed technical design,…

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Special Agent: Mathematics/Data Expertise

Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in mathematics or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.

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Internal Medicine (Outpatient) ($60,000 sign on bonus) Full Time Opportunity

Company: Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Location: Harbor City, California

Posted Sep 05, 2025

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Designer II, Graphics - Calvin Klein

Company: Calvin Klein

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

As the Women’s Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in driving creative direction and delivering graphic designs for the women’s mainline apparel.

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^AI Frameworks Engineer - 5885903

Company: Accenture

Location: New York, NY

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Conducts design and development to build and optimize AI software. Profiles distributed deep learning models to identify performance bottlenecks and proposes…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Background Investigation roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level investigators earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually, while mid‑level professionals range from $60,000 to $85,000. Senior investigators typically earn $85,000 to $110,000, and managerial positions can command $110,000 to $140,000, with regional variations reflecting cost of living and demand.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in background investigation?
Core skills include investigative research, data analysis, OSINT, legal and regulatory compliance, and report writing. Key certifications are Certified Background Screening Professional (CBSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. Proficiency with LexisNexis, Accuity, Palantir, Checkr, and Maltego enhances employability.
Can Background Investigation jobs be performed remotely?
Many analyst, compliance, and digital forensic roles are fully remote, accessed via secure VPNs and cloud‑based reporting tools. Field investigators and on‑site compliance officers typically require physical presence, but hybrid models are increasingly common.
What are common career progression paths in background investigation?
Typical advancement follows Investigator → Senior Investigator → Lead Investigator → Manager → Director. Digital forensic specialists may progress to Senior Forensic Lead or Chief Security Officer, while compliance roles can evolve into Regulatory Affairs Lead or Head of Risk Management.
What trends are shaping the background investigation industry?
The industry is moving toward AI‑driven screening, machine‑learning risk scoring, and automated credential verification. Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and emerging data‑privacy laws drives new protocols. Cloud‑based platforms, blockchain credential verification, and expanded demand from fintech, healthcare, and defense sectors are also accelerating growth.

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