Paralegal Analyst

IFAS LLC • Charleston, SC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Department of State (DoS), Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Debt Analysis and Review Team (CGFS/EFO/DART) requires a Paralegal Analyst to provide analysis, guidance, and oversight on internal control-related, compliance, and business process issues, as well as financial reporting coordination support for the Department’s corporate financial services and activities. The position conducts administrative reviews, waiver considerations, and Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) Hearings for DoS employees and U.S. civilians. Duties include paralegal support such as drafting correspondence, decision letters, memorandums, case summaries, and summarizing financial data; technical writing; calculating financial data; researching and interpreting regulations and policy; and consulting with and presenting findings to the Office of the Legal Adviser’s Attorney Adviser.

Requirements

• Superior multi-tasking, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Advanced research, writing (including basic structure, style editing and proofreading), and editing skills, as well as advanced MS Excel and MS Outlook skills.
• Legal and/or professional writing experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities. Experience calculating/deciphering financial data.
• High level of self-motivation with a clear focus on timelines, including the ability to manage short deadlines and maintain productivity and accuracy in a climate of ongoing regulatory and policy changes.
• Ability to successfully interact and communicate with colleagues at various organizational levels, to include organization executives.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook required.
• Requires at a minimum Interim Secret Security clearance or qualify for a secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing Department specific systems and databases is a plus but not required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Superior reading comprehension and analytical thinking.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to learn new, complex concepts quickly.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Senior level experience in any of the following is preferred but not required: management, budget, program analysis, procurement, personnel management, or inspecting with significant experience reviewing foreign affairs operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete debt waiver, administrative review and AWG cases as assigned by the Team Lead based on skill level and inventory.
• Review and interpret debtor request and investigate the facts surrounding the issue for decision.
• Contact DoS offices and overseas locations via email, phone, or fax to request information, conduct interviews and obtain supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information, to include Locally Employed Staff Payroll, Domestic and Overseas Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Office of Claims.
• Conduct legal research utilizing various sources including the United States Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) information, Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR), Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH), and Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) information.
• Research and analyze Department of State processes in areas such as Human Resources (Personnel Actions), Pay and Benefits, Accounts Receivable, Travel Claims, Retirement/Annuity, Consular Affairs (passport functions, repatriation/evacuation processes), and overseas location functions performed at and by U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
• Use standardized language and formatting to draft and submit decision memos, decision letters, and case summaries for Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB) and Outside Hearing requests.
• Clearly and concisely present statutory/regulatory standard(s) and facts required for delegated officials to make decisions.
• Understand Monthly Key Metric statistics for Waiver/Administrative Reviews and review monthly with team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed