Background Investigator / Analyst

Location: Remote within the United States; compensation is based on US geographic pay tiers.

Salary: $118,400–$177,600 (US Tier 3), $133,200–$199,800 (US Tier 2), or $148,000–$222,000 (US Tier 1) base salary.

Company

SandboxAQ develops AI solutions powered by Large Quantitative Models for applications in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Manage background and personnel-risk investigations from intake through final reporting.
• Use OSINT and commercial investigative tools to gather and verify information about individuals and corporate entities.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis and apply consistent methodologies to support risk determinations.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Information Security to identify, triage, and mitigate personnel security risks.
• Handle sensitive personal data, escalate high-risk or ambiguous findings, and deliver actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Refine investigative procedures, risk-scoring models, and reporting standards as the personnel risk program matures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in background investigations, due diligence, employment screening, corporate investigations, intelligence analysis, or related work involving US-based individuals or organizations.
• Experience with investigative research databases and commercial research platforms.
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear risk assessments and investigative dossiers.
• Understanding of privacy regulations and ethical standards for background investigations and employment screening.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, judgment, and documentation skills when handling confidential or adverse information.

Nice to have

• Experience with OSINT techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with insider threat frameworks, indicators of compromise, NISPOM, SEAD guidelines, or FCL environments.
• Knowledge of foreign influence risks, ITAR/EAR export controls, or corporate IP protection.
• Corporate security, information security, or risk management experience.
• CBI, PBSA, FCRA, or CFE certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible paid time off and company-wide seasonal breaks.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Retirement savings with company matching, paid parental leave, and family-building benefits.
• Performance-based incentives or bonuses and equity participation where applicable.
• Continuous learning through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and internal learning programs.