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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Background Investigations Security Analyst - **Company:** Constellation Inc - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,200.0 - $118,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nukeworker.com/job/jobapply/sr-background-investigations-security-analyst/510702/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree * 5 years of investigative or analyst experience * Knowledge of PC/desktop workstation applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook * Knowledge of personnel security and adjudication * Strong multi-tasking abilities * Possess a keen attention to detail * Must be capable of working as a team member, be a self-starter, and be able to understand and complete tasks * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral * High degree of originality, creativity and initiative * Understanding of security-related audit and compliance practices, tools, and techniques * Project management experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to obtain and maintain a secret or top secret clearance Other requirements Degree Bachelors Experience 10+ years Security Clearance top secret ## Description Engage in job duties outlined below, to reduce risk exposure in areas of cyber and physical security; and to promote our mission of safeguarding the people, property, reputation and shareholder value of the corporation. * Lead analytical duties in support of security investigations, re-investigations and functions in order to determine trustworthiness of individuals who will work or provide services for the company Lead background investigation projects, communication, decisions, and recommendations for team * Mitigate security and compliance risks associated with insider threats (e.g. fraud, theft, workplace violence, and reputational damage) by performing personnel risk assessments and adjudicating background investigations * Follow regulatory procedures and controls (e.g., NERC, FERC) to ensure that necessary background investigations are conducted for employees, applicants for employment, and contractors * Serve as senior advisor on background investigation security concepts and policies and provide interpretation and guidance to stakeholders and leadership * Review and evaluate reports of investigations and other data to determine if persons employed, or to be employed meet security standards for employment * Interpret the organization's security plans and policies with stakeholders and others in order to discuss, negotiate, and resolve problems and areas of concern in security matters * Perform vendor background investigation program audits and review vendor reports upon completion * Serve as the point of contact for security compliance activities and audit requests * Generate, execute, and oversee corrective action plans * Interact with Human Resources, Business Units, and Security Specialists to properly adjudicate derogatory information provided in investigative reports * Respond to a variety of inquiries regarding investigative requirements, adjudicative guidelines, and adjudication status * Define, interpret, and implement program security policy within the Background Investigation Services department * Develop procedures and controls to ensure that necessary background investigations are conducted for employees, applicants for employment, and contractors * Process and adjudicate high profile, sensitive, complex background investigation projects, new processes, compliance concerns, integration issues and other higher impact issues * Create and deliver professional presentations and reports, both written and oral, to key stakeholders * Attend briefings and other training sponsored by the security industry; incorporate policy and program changes into the background investigation program, * Lead, perform and adjudicate background investigations for Human Resources and Corporate Security purposes. Analyze sensitive, complex situations, new processes, compliance concerns, integration issues, and other projects; communicate findings and make recommendations * Provide and manage investigative analysis for special projects dealing with security personnel support, background investigations, new hire research, and other related topics * Research backgrounds, analyze data, and generate reports for background investigation assignments * Provide team leadership by running investigation efforts, driving execution, making decisions, and dedicating time to develop junior team members. 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