Associate Investigative Analyst

Location: Chicago, Illinois office (possibly based in Michigan, Ohio, or greater Chicago area)

Salary: $24-$26 USD

Company

Global leader in fire protection engineering, security risk consulting, forensic investigations, and emergency management with over 80 years of experience.

What you will do

• Verify and fact-check employment, academic, and professional license information
• Compare self-reported data with public records
• Search and review criminal records, civil lawsuits, press reports, and public data
• Develop relationships with document retrieval companies and maintain investigative methods documentation
• Prepare well-written reports of findings ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and budget adherence
• Stay current on U.S. public records, social media, and open-source investigation techniques

Requirements

• College coursework, Associate's degree or higher with 0-2 years relevant experience, or four years military service with analytical training
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize data and information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent organization, writing ability, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines
• Experience navigating investigative research methodologies, public records portals, and subscription databases desirable
• Ease with complex search strings and Boolean operators
• Written assessment required to demonstrate analytical and writing skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, TLO, Accurint
• Familiarity with U.S. public records sources (courts, licensing, property, corporate)
• Foreign language skills

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including retirement plan and healthcare coverage
• Global Employee Networks for career development and sharing experiences
• Culture emphasizing trust, integrity, professional growth, and putting people first
• Connected environment fostering learning, collaboration, and success