Background Screening Lead

Background Screening Lead The Opportunity: Oversee and facilitate background screening program, including pre-hire, pre-adverse action workflows, non-employee and vendor access vetting, and coordination of Government Background Investigations ( GBI ) .

Manage overall performance, review investigative reports for accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policy and applicable laws such as FCRA, EEOC, and the Fair Chance Act. Provide oversight of projects and deliver timely communications and updates to senior leadership.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve escalations and maintain service-level agreements. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to SOP updates and training. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required .

You Have: 4+ years of experience with background screenings, personnel security, or corporate investigations Experience with pre-adverse or adverse action processes and compliance requirements Experience with non-employee program risks and protocols Experience with pre-hire adjudication Ability to provide guidance on process requirements and oversee task or project completion Ability to manage case volumes and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience coordinating GBIs and non-employee vetting Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and state fair-chance laws Possession of excellent organizational and data analysis skills Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.

You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.

However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.