INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST
Full Time • Fully Remote - US
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system.
MISSION
We're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions
VALUE
In order to achieve our team, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission http://www.ekentech.com/core-values
- People-Focused: We are people-focused and results-driven.
- Growth Minded: We believe in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver excellence.
- Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth.
- Community and Employee Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.
IMPACT
As a small agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.
Job Description
KENTECH is seeking an Investigative Analyst who is experienced, detail-driven, and confident managing investigative work with limited oversight. In this role, you will conduct fact-based pre-employment investigations, identify inconsistencies, and produce clear, well-written reports that meet quality and compliance expectations. You will also help improve how work moves through the process by staying organized, communicating early, and flagging risks before they become issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations in accordance with internal standards and client requirements.
- Review municipal and government applications and supporting documents, identifying key issues, red flags, and gaps.
- Detect discrepancies across records and documentation, then build a clear plan to resolve them through research and outreach.
- Perform criminal and civil record checks using public records tools and research methods.
- Manage multiple cases at once, maintaining consistent workflow and meeting deadlines without repeated follow up.
- Complete advanced internet research using multiple sources, validating identity and data accuracy.
- Make outbound calls to references, agencies, employers, schools, and other contacts to obtain time-sensitive information.
- Draft and finalize investigative summaries and reports with strong grammar, structure, and clarity.
- Maintain proactive communication with leads and internal partners, escalating issues early when needed.
- Contribute to process improvements by sharing patterns, recurring issues, and practical recommendations.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required (Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, or similar).
- 2+ years of experience in an office, administrative, investigative, compliance, legal, research, or document-heavy role.
- Strong written communication skills, including editing and report-quality writing.
- Comfort working in systems and learning new tools quickly (tech-forward environment).
- Ability to handle sensitive data with professionalism and discretion.
- Must be able to pass security clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), or already have one.
- Must be willing to complete a drug test.
Preferred
- Experience working on regulated, government, legal, or compliance-driven work.
- Experience with public records research, identity verification, or background screening workflows.
Desired Soft Skills
- Critical Thinking: Strong judgment, ability to connect details, and draw accurate conclusions.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy and the ability to spot small issues that matter.
- Problem-Solving: Resourceful, persistent, and able to work through roadblocks.
- Communication: Clear, timely updates and professional phone presence.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with shifting priorities and changing case needs.
- Team Collaboration: Reliable partner who supports workflow and shared goals.
- Ethical Integrity: Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information.
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Resilience: Calm under pressure and able to maintain quality when workloads increase.
Location Requirement
To be considered, candidates must currently reside in one of the following states due to operational and compliance requirements:
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, or Washington.
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, or Washington.
Additional Information
- Remote, Full-Time
- PTO
- Flex Time
- STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- Health, Vision, and Dental
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Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
🌐 WHO WE ARE
KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
🔎 WHAT WE DO
We offer customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods.
With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
🌟 OUR VISION
To help the world make clear and informed decisions.
🎯 OUR MISSION
To deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale—supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.
🚀 CAREERS AT KENTECH
We’re building a team of remarkable individuals who are:
✅ Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results
✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments
✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape
✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
💼 WHO THRIVES HERE?
- People who never back down from a tough challenge
- Professionals who bring their best every day—and uplift others around them
- Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
- Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification
- You, if you're reading this and thinking: “This sounds like my kind of place.”
🎉 YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Ready to do work that matters with people who care?
Explore our current openings—your future team is waiting.
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