Research Analyst - DAYS - PIPELINE

DTSV•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

Work Where it Matters LDRM, a joint venture comprised of Lockwood Hills Federal, an Akima company, and DTSV, is not just another technical support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At LDRM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders , LDRM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers , LDRM provides technical, operational, and administrative support services to federal agencies, including Department of State and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As an LDRM employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Here’s why we want you to consider LDRM: Tuition reimbursement program. Platinum-level New Hampshire Veteran Friendly Business Daytime hours, and no weekends 401(k), health, dental and vision plans, and other insurances you can use An Employee Assistance Plan that’s ready when you need it Paid training and paid time off This is an external pipeline posting. The successful candidates will get an active offer, be taken through the federal security clearance process, and will then wait for a vacant position to start work. Job Summary: As our Operations Research Analyst, you are responsible for making assessments after reviewing and evaluating information presented to you. You handle data set research and evaluation to draw conclusions, ensure compliance, and identify trends. You’ll team with multiple stakeholders to achieve optimal results. One of your primary responsibilities includes record keeping and report generation. As the person in this critical investigative position, you will gather domestic and international assignment information. Once you’re here, our benefits package helps take care of you and your family in many ways, including an excellent Employee Assistance Program. Career development is as important to us as it is to you, which is why we love to promote from within. In this role you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and experience with research and/or reporting
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Report preparation and document analysis to establish authenticity and for evaluation against government standards
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with peers and with government officials
Ability to use databases to obtain and validate information
Ability to comprehend government regulations
Ability to conduct telephonic interviews to obtain and/or validate petition
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses to prepare concise reports and records of findings
Ability to accept feedback
Ability to think flexibly (open-mindedness with no absolutes), and think outside of the box
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Additionally, you must successfully complete a credit and criminal background check and be able to obtain a Secret-level federal security clearance.
AGAIN, this is a pipeline position which, after you receive a federal clearance, may require a wait to begin work.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on cases prior to these being sent for adjudication by gathering information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: petitions, applications, and supporting documents, the internet, telephone calls, government, commercial and open-source databases
Evaluate data sets and interpret the relevance of data gathered including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material with regard to cases
Perform analyses on research conducted and information received from various locations to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases
Ensure the integrity of recordkeeping systems and the veracity of data collected prior to entering the data into the record keeping systems
Write reports in a clear and concise manner that summarize the information gathered and identified during research
Coordinate and network with agency personnel, other government agencies, and coworkers to facilitate information sharing on cases that involve fraud or potential criminal activity
Handle appropriately any Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information
Perform analyses on petitions being returned to identify trends that may be useful in future research that is being conducted prior to the cases being sent overseas.
Identify errors and areas for improvement in memos associated with these petitions
Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of resources related to eligibility requirements
Make phone calls to collect information on a personalized basis, and create reports based on the information provided
Evaluate the case at hand, analyze the specific and adapted questions that need to be asked, and communicate in an unscripted manner
You may be required to perform other duties as assigned to advance the unit’s mission of supporting case pre-adjudication.