Corporate Investigator
Everett, WA
Contract
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 engaging 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, Security, 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 misconduct by identifying remediation opportunities
- Mentors, trains, and works alongside other investigators to ensure knowledge transfer
Skills / qualifications :
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 discrepancies5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.Exceptional writing and typing skills, coupled with the ability to efficiently manage a high caseloadPreferred skills / qualifications :
3+ years of experience conducting EEO investigations and determining a resolution3+ years of experience conducting alleged misconduct investigations of union represented employeesProficiency with case management systems, previous experience as a subject matter expert, and use of forensic investigative tools and softwareCertified Fraud Examiners (CFE) certification or other ethics and / or compliance certification