# INVESTIGATORS **URL:** https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/c/adjudicators-investigators/6.md?page=3 [Latest](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [1099 intel work/contracts](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099-intel-work-contracts/19616)
**Author:** [@J\_Dub](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/J_Dub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099-intel-work-contracts/19616 "2024-11-22T15:12:17Z")
I am leaving a full time position with Xcelerate /NETS to take a 1099 position with ISN working the DIA contract. I am assuming I am going to have to take work with another vendor, but do not want to work DCSA anymore. I… --- ## [Investigators on the fed side, how is it?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigators-on-the-fed-side-how-is-it/4358)
**Author:** [@sideshowbob](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sideshowbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigators-on-the-fed-side-how-is-it/4358 "2024-11-12T20:00:56Z")
I pretty much check usajobs daily for an opening in my area. I’ve ran into a couple on the fed side while out in the field and they seem to love it. I’m prior military and I’ll be coming up on a year as an FI in a couple… --- ## [Federal Background Investigator vs contract investigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/federal-background-investigator-vs-contract-investigator/19438)
**Author:** [@Investigator052](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Investigator052)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/federal-background-investigator-vs-contract-investigator/19438 "2024-11-11T17:22:42Z")
Has anyone ever switched from a contract investigator to a federal investigator? If so, what are the pros/cons --- ## [VPN reconnecting](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/vpn-reconnecting/19553)
**Author:** [@thoughts](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/vpn-reconnecting/19553 "2024-11-03T19:21:09Z")
I will contact tech support. --- ## [Contractors - Managing Time/Your Office Setup](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractors-managing-time-your-office-setup/19170)
**Author:** [@QuestionsAreKey](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/QuestionsAreKey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contractors-managing-time-your-office-setup/19170 "2024-10-29T18:35:54Z")
Hey all! I am diving back into the world of contract investigations after having been out of the industry for a bit. I’m going to be relocating to the DMV area next year and considering my office setup/time management sw… --- ## [1099 Contract Investigators](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099-contract-investigators/18055)
**Author:** [@Sq457](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Sq457)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/1099-contract-investigators/18055 "2024-10-29T18:19:11Z")
Greetings all! Long time viewer, first time poster. Things aren’t looking to good at my current employer and lay offs may be coming our way. I am thinking of going back in the field as a 1099 while I figure some things o… --- ## [Upcoming Elections/CE Could result in mass work reduction](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/upcoming-elections-ce-could-result-in-mass-work-reduction/18988)
**Author:** [@Area51](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Area51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/upcoming-elections-ce-could-result-in-mass-work-reduction/18988 "2024-10-29T18:19:00Z")
Hello all. I’ve Been in Military/LE/WPPS/Investigations since 1982. I keep my ear to the ground as I’ve been a Contractor since 2004. I’ve been through many contract bids, company changes and the like. I’ve been a CI w… --- ## [Work slow down?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/work-slow-down/5025)
**Author:** [@JusLook](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/JusLook)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/work-slow-down/5025 "2024-10-14T19:24:13Z")
How are the workloads looking with the contract companies? I have heard it is very slow. I’m getting concerned. --- ## [DCSA Sub Contractors/Vendors](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-sub-contractors-vendors/19409)
**Author:** [@Duetooversight](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Duetooversight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dcsa-sub-contractors-vendors/19409 "2024-10-13T13:13:55Z")
I am trying to compile a list of all of the sub contract vendors and which DCSA prime they are affiliated with. This is what I have so far: CACI: Canda Solutions Paragon EMT Holdings Xcelerate Solutions Information Di… --- ## [State Department Investigations](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/state-department-investigations/19356)
**Author:** [@Weeble](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Weeble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/state-department-investigations/19356 "2024-09-29T03:01:40Z")
Does anyone have insight and/or experience working state department investigations as a contractor? I have a possible opportunity to do so and would appreciate advice. --- ## [Lied on SF-86 about drug use](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/lied-on-sf-86-about-drug-use/19340)
**Author:** [@Game801](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Game801)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/lied-on-sf-86-about-drug-use/19340 "2024-09-22T21:16:58Z")
I am 22 right out of college. I occasionally smoked marijuana in my sophomore and junior year but stopped before my senior year. I was mass applying to places and got a PAQ internship. I lied about my drug use because… --- ## [DC-Arlington-Alexandria-Area Investigators](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dc-arlington-alexandria-area-investigators/19242)
**Author:** [@QuestionsAreKey](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/QuestionsAreKey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dc-arlington-alexandria-area-investigators/19242 "2024-09-15T03:30:32Z")
I will be moving in 2025 to the area for better medical care (my doctor is already located there) and more work opportunities. Those of you that live in the area, where would you say that you get most of your work? For c… --- ## [Another one bites the dust](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/19266)
**Author:** [@Gatekeeper](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Gatekeeper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/19266 "2024-09-09T15:57:28Z")
Just found out another Investigator in my area has left. That is three in the last month and a half. --- ## [NTS Certificate training delay?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/nts-certificate-training-delay/17461)
**Author:** [@Papa](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Papa)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/nts-certificate-training-delay/17461 "2024-09-02T17:55:40Z")
I was very recently granted my TS, but the company I applied for “ADC” says I need the NTS training, before I can begin assignments. They encouraged me to reach out to other companies and see if I could get a quicker app… --- ## [Paragon postponed onboarding indefinitely, need company suggestions](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/paragon-postponed-onboarding-indefinitely-need-company-suggestions/18503)
**Author:** [@zulu8659](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/zulu8659)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/paragon-postponed-onboarding-indefinitely-need-company-suggestions/18503 "2024-08-27T13:12:07Z")
Hi all, I’ve been reading discourse on here about Paragon Systems and how it’s been declining recently (cutting hours, staff leaving, etc.). All that to say, I started the hiring process with them back in the beginning… --- ## [Turnover rate for Peraton BIs](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/turnover-rate-for-peraton-bis/19167)
**Author:** [@Gatekeeper](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Gatekeeper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 12:33pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/turnover-rate-for-peraton-bis/19167 "2024-08-26T12:33:32Z")
Anyone know what the turnover rate is for BIs at Peraton? I have been getting a ton of work that has messages indicating the original BI who was working this case is no longer with the company. --- ## [Testosterone therapy for DoD?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/testosterone-therapy-for-dod/19145)
**Author:** [@Bravo\_snowboard](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Bravo_snowboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/testosterone-therapy-for-dod/19145 "2024-08-20T02:35:43Z")
Hey, I have a question related to testosterone therapy. I am currently in access and recently went for my yearly physical which my blood panel showed that I have extremely low testosterone. I want to see if it is even p… --- ## [Federal Contractors political donations](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/federal-contractors-political-donations/19077)
**Author:** [@Weeble](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Weeble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/federal-contractors-political-donations/19077 "2024-08-15T17:32:43Z")
Does anyone know the clear guidance for contract investigators making political donations to federal campaigns? I read this guidance and it appears we cannot donate, but I can hardly believe this applies to us lowly co… --- ## [Background Investigator Training](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/background-investigator-training/19075)
**Author:** [@Throwaway2024](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Throwaway2024)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/background-investigator-training/19075 "2024-08-07T22:34:44Z")
Hello! I’m interested in becoming a BI and was curious about the training process. How difficult is the Federal Background Investigator Training Program? Is the training the same across the board, for all companies? Pre… --- ## [Investigation Process](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigation-process/2102)
**Author:** [@nacswyk](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/nacswyk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/investigation-process/2102 "2024-08-02T18:17:06Z")
At what point in the investigation does my current employer get contacted? I ask, because I received a call from the investigator who said he would be in the area and was going to stop by my work. He spoke to my supe… --- ## [STEPP Training - DCSA](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/stepp-training-dcsa/19020)
**Author:** [@Duetooversight](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Duetooversight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/stepp-training-dcsa/19020 "2024-08-02T15:37:24Z")
If an IC working for a prime on the DCSA contract decides to work for another prime (CACI or Peraton) or one of the sub’s aligned with the primes, does that IC have to go through all of the ridiculous DCSA STEPP training… --- ## [Background Investigator no more!](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/background-investigator-no-more/16594)
**Author:** [@fed-investigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/fed-investigator)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/background-investigator-no-more/16594 "2024-07-27T16:50:30Z")
One week from today, that is. After 16 years of working as a Federal Background Investigator for FIS, NBIB and DCSA, I’m heading out to a new agency. This was an extremely hard decision to make, I lost a lot of sleep o… --- ## [Bad choice becoming investigator?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/bad-choice-becoming-investigator/19017)
**Author:** [@Felicity123](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Felicity123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/bad-choice-becoming-investigator/19017 "2024-07-27T11:04:43Z")
I’ve read a lot of negative things about working for DCSA as an investigator. I’m a new hire and would like to phrase some genuine opinions about the job. Positive and negative. I came from a three letter agency and a d… --- ## [Happy National Investigator's Day](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/happy-national-investigators-day/19010)
**Author:** [@SMCVA](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/SMCVA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 4:49am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/happy-national-investigators-day/19010 "2024-07-25T04:49:35Z")
Raise a glass, and toast yourselves! July 24th is National Investigator’s Day. : ) --- ## [DSCA BI hiring process](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dsca-bi-hiring-process/18408)
**Author:** [@Felicity123](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Felicity123)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/dsca-bi-hiring-process/18408 "2024-07-22T22:35:11Z")
I had an interview 2 weeks ago with the SAC for the 1810 position. Was asked for references at the end of the interview. They haven’t been called as of yet. Followed up with SAC via email who stated that the information … --- ## [Locality pay in the SF Bay Area?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/locality-pay-in-the-sf-bay-area/18949)
**Author:** [@ScoobyDont](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/ScoobyDont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/locality-pay-in-the-sf-bay-area/18949 "2024-07-21T10:20:14Z")
Do investigator positions pay more in more expensive locations? I live in Sacramento and see that there have been entry level positions with CACI in the San Francisco Bay Area for a while now. Would they pay more in the … --- ## [Contact vs Employee Investigators](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contact-vs-employee-investigators/18775)
**Author:** [@KeBJT](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/KeBJT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/contact-vs-employee-investigators/18775 "2024-07-16T20:49:05Z")
Can anyone explain to me the perks of being a contractor vs an employee? I’m currently an employee of a prime vendor and am considering the switch. My biggest questions: 1: Do you still get case support? 2: Do they r… --- ## [Paragon hiring 1099 ICs?](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/paragon-hiring-1099-ics/18924)
**Author:** [@SIRBTOPMNBIBDCSANEXT](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/SIRBTOPMNBIBDCSANEXT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/paragon-hiring-1099-ics/18924 "2024-07-16T17:54:25Z")
Former senior investigator pal of mine just told me Paragon is hiring 1099 Independent Contractors again? Does anyone have any insight? My understanding was Paragon was sub to CACI but that was handled by CANDA? Myself a… --- ## [Electric car for BI work](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/electric-car-for-bi-work/18890)
**Author:** [@Fi55](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Fi55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/electric-car-for-bi-work/18890 "2024-07-12T12:26:36Z")
Anyone contractors use an electric car to do the job? Since we do alot more more work I’m thinking of making the switch and wondering if it would be cost effective. --- ## [Applied to Constellis](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/applied-to-constellis/18935)
**Author:** [@ScoobyDont](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/ScoobyDont)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 10:27am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/applied-to-constellis/18935 "2024-07-11T10:27:39Z")
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