Matthew Staples
Special Investigator
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Professional with strong background in investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator, Special Agent
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency
02.2024 - Current
Employment type: Civil Service, GG-09, employed by the US Department of Defense.
Small Business Owner/Contract Investigator
Piedmont Investigation Services, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2024
Employment Type: Self-employed Federal Contract
- Owner of a small business LLC under an S-Corp status. Managed all required compliance matters to include corporate accounting/financing and business registrations with SAM for federal registration and with the NC Secretary of State.
- Sub-contract Contract Investigator Services to vendors working in support of government agency customers. 10 vendor customers supporting 8 different government agencies.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
Global Mobility Specialist/Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree Deakins
02.2020 - 04.2021
Employment Type: Full-time W-2 employment
Case Review Officer/Contract Investigator
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
02.2019 - 10.2019
Employment Type: Full-time Federal Contract employment
Background Investigator 2
CSRA Inc, GDIT
02.2017 - 02.2019
Employment Type: Full-time Federal Contract employment
- NC Region Integrity Assurance Investigator
Background Investigator 1
CACI Premier Technologies, Inc.
10.2013 - 02.2017
Employment Type: Full-time Federal Contract employment
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Policy Analysis
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC08-2011
Skills
- Comprehensive Report Writing, Records Management, and case management
- Devotion to reliability, trustworthiness, and integrity and ethic behavior
- Comprehensive Background Checks and Investigation Oversight
- Excellent interviewing capability and proficient in establishing connections
- Analytical Case Review, analysis and research, and Data Evaluation
- Project management, process optimization
- Effective in interpersonal deescalation and conflict resolution
POSITIONS HELD
Special Agent/Background Investigator: Conducted in-depth investigations and interviews to assess candidates for Public Trust and National Security positions. Identified risks by analyzing financial, criminal, and employment records while maintaining strict confidentiality. Collaborated with law enforcement, improved investigative methods, and mentored junior investigators.
Case Review Officer: Reviewed background investigation reports for DCSA and NBIB, ensuring compliance with directives and investigative standards. Managed report prioritization and verified complete coverage of an individual's background per government guidelines.
Global Mobility Specialist/Corporate Immigration Paralegal: Optimized global mobility strategies, coordinated international assignments, and ensured compliance with immigration laws. Prepared and filed legal documents, monitored regulatory changes, and advised foreign nationals on visa matters.
Affiliations
- Association of Credentialed Background Investigators; Member since 2019; Board of Directors - 2023 to 2024
Certification
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Field Investigator Accession Training - April 2024
- National Background Investigations Bureau, Case Review Officer Certification (September 2019)
- Office of Personnel Management, Background Investigations National Training Standards Certification (October 2013)
Languages
Russian
Elementary
American Sign Language
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Investigator, Special Agent
Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency
02.2024 - Current
Global Mobility Specialist/Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree Deakins
02.2020 - 04.2021
Small Business Owner/Contract Investigator
Piedmont Investigation Services, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2024
Case Review Officer/Contract Investigator
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
02.2019 - 10.2019
Background Investigator 2
CSRA Inc, GDIT
02.2017 - 02.2019
Background Investigator 1
CACI Premier Technologies, Inc.
10.2013 - 02.2017
Graduate Certificate - Public Policy Analysis
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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