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Background Check Analyst

El Paso, TX • On-site

The Providencia Group
Business Management Consulting • 201 - 500 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Job description

TITLE: Background Check Analyst
LOCATION: El Paso, TX (On Site)
About Us
The Providencia Group is led by a purpose: to address global challenges and make an impact that matters through delivering transformative solutions. This purpose defines who we are and extends to our relationships with our clients, our people, and our communities. We combine purpose, innovation, and experience to deliver impactful results.
About The Team
We are problem solvers working with leading agencies and organizations to help them address many of today's most complex challenges. Our world-class team of technologists, program managers, and subject matter experts are uniquely qualified to address ever-evolving, large-scale challenges. In an imperfect world, TPG puts capability and purpose into action.
What you'll be part of - TPG Culture
At TPG, we proudly measure our success by the impact we have on the lives of vulnerable and underserved populations around the world. We are innovators and problem solvers who take great pride in partnering with government agencies, service organizations, and external stakeholder groups to address many of today's most complex challenges. Our workforce is diverse in culture, language, and experience yet it shares a common sense of purpose and empathy for those in need of help. Our people are personally invested in the missions we support, and we reward their commitment by investing in their development, advancement, and growth. If you like what we stand for, you'll appreciate the professionalism and dedication of those you stand beside every day. Together, we actively imagine a better future, innovate new ways to make it a reality, and implement solutions that deliver a lasting impact.
Job Summary:
The Background Check Analyst performs analytical and review functions involving sensitive information to support informed decision-making. This role applies established standards, exercises professional judgment, and collaborates with internal stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with applicable requirements.
Essential Functions:
  • Review, analyze, and assess information from multiple sources in accordance with established standards and procedures.
  • Identify discrepancies, risk indicators, or issues requiring escalation.
  • Prepare clear, accurate summaries and documentation to support internal review and decision-making.
  • Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready records across systems.
  • Communicate findings professionally with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Manage assigned workload while meeting quality and timeliness expectations.
  • Safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills
  • Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or an associate degree with two or more years of extra relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or more than four years of related experience may be substituted for a degree).
  • Have at least two (2) or more years of related experience in a field such as law enforcement, para-legal, social work, security, public health or a related discipline. Experience includes case management, document & report review, vetting identities, background screening, or similar analytical work.
  • Demonstrates ability to conduct background research and analyze complex case information using sound professional judgment. Strong critical thinking, documentation, and communication skills are required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment
  • Proven experience and high level of comfortability operating technology and learning new software applications quickly to perform data entry.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
  • Employees are required to possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to manage high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice - management reserves the right to revise these duties as necessary.
  • Ability to work independently in the field and exercise a high level of confidentiality
  • Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and nights.
  • Ability to type 55 wpm.

Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with rotating Saturdays 8am- 5pm. Schedules are assigned depending on operational need and can be subject to change.
Clearance:
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
  • Favorable credit check for all cleared positions.
  • Successfully pass a background investigation, drug screen.
  • US Citizenship

Physical Demands
  • Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
  • Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.
  • Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10% of the time.
  • Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
  • Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.
For more information about the company please visit our website at https://www.theprovidenciagroup.com
Providencia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
TPG complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to HRsupport@theprovidenciagroup.com

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