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Project Specialist

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Lima, Peru / Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2025

Paid Media Analyst

Company: Storable

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2025

Sr. Manager, Sales Engineering

Company: Jellyfish

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2025

Jellyfish is seeking a Sr Manager Sales Engineering to lead a team of sales engineers, work closely with midmarket and upmarket sales teams, provide hands-on support for key deals, and drive cross-functional programs. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of team management experience, 8+ years as an individual contributor in sales engineering, product management, or software engineering, and a strong background in scaling sales engineering teams. Familiarity with engineering ecosystems and software delivery best practices is highly desired. Jellyfish offers a high-impact role with opportunities for growth and fun in a SaaS startup environment.

Bilingual (French) Service Desk Analyst (remote)

Company: Allstate

Location: Londonderry County Borough, United Kingdom / Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2025

Engineering Manager (Group Practice Tooling & Provider CX)

Company: Headway

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2025

Headway is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019, aiming to build a new mental health care system accessible to everyone. They have a national network of over 45,000 mental healthcare providers across all 50 states, serving over 1 million patients. Headway is seeking experienced engineering team leaders to establish and grow new teams focused on tooling for Group Practices and delivering best-in-class support experiences to their expanding Provider network. The ideal candidate should have 4-6+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, a strong product mindset, and a track record of building high-performing teams that deliver business outcomes through technical investments.

Senior Engineer: Grid Code Compliance and Testing

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Schenectady, NY / Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2025

Engineering Manager (Claims Platform)

Company: Headway

Location: Remote

Posted Feb 26, 2025

Headway is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019, aiming to build a new mental health care system accessible to everyone. They have a national network of over 45,000 mental healthcare providers across all 50 states, serving over 1 million patients. Headway's engineering team, consisting of around 85 members, uses technology to empower patients and therapists. They are looking for product-minded engineering team leaders and people managers to join their mission. The role involves establishing and growing engineering pods, hiring, developing team members, and contributing to the company strategy. The compensation for Engineering Managers starts at $200,000, with benefits including equity compensation, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and flexible PTO.

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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