Jensen Hughes→
Associate Investigative Analyst
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$50k–$54k/yr
Experience
0–2 years
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
investigative research methodologiespublic records portalsdatabase researchmicrosoft officeforeign language skillsanalytical skillswriting ability
Job Description
Summary: Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering and risk-based consulting. They are seeking an Associate Investigative Analyst to conduct research and analysis on various investigations, collaborating with the Investigations Practice and Communications Department to ensure accurate and timely documentation of investigative findings.
Responsibilities:
- Verify and fact check employment information, academic and professional licenses
- Compare self-reported information with other records
- Develop relationships with document retrieval companies
- Create and maintain detailed descriptions of investigative searches and methods
- Understand database coverage gaps
- Keep current on public records resources in the U.S
- Search for, identify and review criminal records, civil lawsuits, press reports and public data
- Stay up to date on social media platforms and open-source investigation techniques
- Prepare well-written documentation of investigative findings
- Ensure work is completed on time and within budget
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or Higher and 0-2 years of relevant experience or four years of military service with analytical training
- Analyze and evaluate data and information, and summarize
- Experience navigating investigative research methodologies is desirable, including the use of a wide array of online public records portals, use of on-site systems in municipal courthouses and agencies, and the use of subscription databases (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, TLO, Accurint)
- Ease with constructing complex search strings and use of Boolean operators for database research
- Familiarity with U.S. public records sources, courts, licensing, property records, corporate records and other similar records is preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel
- Foreign language skills a plus
- Self-motivated, friendly and enthusiastic worker, who enjoys being part of a team
- Excellent organization and writing ability
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and deadlines
- Candidate will provide written assessment to demonstrate analytical and writing abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience navigating investigative research methodologies is desirable, including the use of a wide array of online public records portals, use of on-site systems in municipal courthouses and agencies, and the use of subscription databases (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, TLO, Accurint)
- Familiarity with U.S. public records sources, courts, licensing, property records, corporate records and other similar records is preferred
- Foreign language skills a plus
Required Skills: Investigative research methodologies, Public records portals, Database research
Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Foreign language skills
Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Writing ability
Benefits: Retirement plan, Healthcare coverage, Broad range of other benefits
Benefits
Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits