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Work type
On-site
Location
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $209k
$127k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$215,240 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 310 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 285 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Investigative Analyst on the Rigor Support team, you will oversee end-to-end investigative execution, ensuring work products are complete and defensible while collaborating with technical experts to interpret data sources and refine detection logic. Your day-to-day involves translating complex findings into clear insights for stakeholders, supporting cross-functional investigations, and driving continuous improvement in investigative processes and documentation standards. The role requires expertise in technical data analysis, familiarity with investigative standards, and the ability to operate effectively in sensitive environments involving legal and regulatory considerations. Key skills include experience managing cross-functional projects, producing defensible documentation, and briefing senior executives on sensitive matters. This position demands a Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and proficiency in handling classified information within large technology organizations.

What you'll do

  • Conduct end-to-end investigative execution to develop and document findings aligned with standards.
  • Identify and interpret relevant data sources in collaboration with technical experts.
  • Apply expertise to support root cause analysis and evidence-based conclusions in complex cases.
  • Support the development of investigative processes, workflows, and documentation standards.
  • Document methodologies and best practices to drive consistency and program evolution.
  • Translate technical findings into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in engineering, product management, data analysis, or related fields.
  • Ability to produce clear and defensible investigative documentation and findings.
  • Experience working with technical data sources and translating complex findings into actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments involving legal and regulatory considerations.
  • Senior experience leading complex investigations within government, intelligence, law enforcement, or national security sectors.
  • Familiarity with insider threat programs, trust & safety initiatives, personnel security, and enterprise risk management at scale.
  • 1+ year of coding experience (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

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