Other Professional
Corporate Investigator 4 Berkeley, MO Posted: 11/14/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
214271
Job Category:
Other Professional
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
52
Shift:
1
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Investigator 4, in Berkeley, MO. Job ID#214271
Job Description:
Seeking an experienced (contractor) Senior Corporate Investigators to join our team. One position will be located in St. Louis, Missouri joining our Hybrid (workplace and fraud) investigations team. A successful candidate will execute internal company investigations into employee wrongdoing at a high complexity level. They will develop investigative plans, coordinate with key stakeholders, gather physical, electronic and testimonial evidence, analyze data, make credibility assessments, draw conclusions, report findings and make recommendations based on risk mitigation and operational improvements.
This position is part of the Law and Global Compliance organization, and works with a shared purpose and alignment to Corporate Investigations Strategy. Position
Responsibilities:
Gathers preliminary investigative data (e.g., witness statements, electronic data, physical evidence) to assess the validity of an allegation
Prepares an investigative plan to issue spot, determine investigative scope, as well as to identify and employ additional resources (e.g., budget requirement, special equipment, computing forensics)
Utilizes established investigative procedures to continually assess reported information to determine risk and whether it is within the investigation scope of responsibility
Investigates complex matters and evaluates compliance to policies, procedures, and regulations by gathering data and employing subject matter experts to understand the facts and draw conclusions
Strengthens the Company's anti-retaliation efforts by identifying and investigating retaliatory behaviors, and by reassuring investigative participants of anti-retaliation protections
Strengthens investigative partnerships with Ethics, Human Resources, Law, Quality, Safety, and others through alignment, and understanding of joint investigations
Briefs stakeholders (e.g., Reporting Party, Human Resources, Management, Ethics) periodically on case status, as well as relevant findings during the course of the investigation on a need-to-know basis as determined by the sensitivity of the investigation or as mandated by the Law Department
Creates a concise written report detailing the factual outcome of the investigation, as reported in the electronic case management system, by using an approved standardized format
Advises concerned parties of investigative findings (e.g., Law, Ethics, Human Resources, management for follow-up action/adjudication/documentation) - - Identifies and records factors that contribute to wrongdoing
Assists in reducing the likelihood of future wrongdoing by identifying remediation opportunities
Mentors, trains, and works alongside other investigators to ensure knowledge transfer
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future. The selected candidate must be able to respond to their assigned work location in a timely manner in order to address exigent business needs. Some travel to other work locations may also be required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience conducting complex investigations and managing the investigative process to include conducting interviews, collecting data and facts, preparing concise and accurate reports, and analyzing data to identify trends and/or discrepancies
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience in conducting formal employee-related investigations
3+ years of experience conducting EEO investigations and determining a resolution
3+ years of experience conducting alleged misconduct investigations of union represented employees Proficiency with case management systems, previous experience as a subject matter expert, and use of forensic investigative tools and software
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) certification or Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC) and/or other relevant certification in compliance or workplace investigations.
Education / Experience:
Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, Bachelors+14 years' related work experience, etc.)
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
