Research Analyst

DTSV Inc•Williamsburg, KY

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About The Position

LDRM is a joint venture between DTSV and Lockwood Hills, a subsidiary of Akima. The organization supports government-specific application review, validation, compliance, and submission, and specializes in background investigation support, records management, business automation and optimization, and administrative support. The Research Analyst conducts pre-adjudication case research using petitions, applications, supporting documents, internet resources, telephone calls, and government, commercial, and open-source databases. The role evaluates information and data for relevance and authenticity, identifies possible fraud or criminal activity, safeguards the integrity of records, and prepares concise reports of findings. Analysts coordinate with agency personnel, other government agencies, and coworkers; handle Law Enforcement Sensitive information; and conduct individualized, non-scripted telephone interviews to collect and validate case information. The position also reviews returned petitions for trends and memo improvements, maintains knowledge of resources related to eligibility requirements, and may perform other duties supporting the unit’s mission.

Requirements

1–2 years of related experience.
High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, including credit and criminal checks.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Ability to prepare reports and analyze documents for authenticity and evaluation against government standards.
Ability to establish effective communication with peers and government officials.
Ability to use databases to obtain and validate information.
Ability to comprehend government regulations.
Ability to conduct telephone interviews to obtain information and validate petition information.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses and prepare concise reports and records of findings.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Research cases before they are sent for adjudication using petitions, applications, supporting documents, internet resources, telephone calls, and government, commercial, and open-source databases.
Evaluate data sets and assess the relevance of numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material to cases.
Analyze research and information received from various sources to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases.
Ensure the integrity of record-keeping systems and verify collected data before entering it into those systems.
Write clear, concise reports summarizing information gathered and identified during research.
Coordinate and share information with agency personnel, other government agencies, and coworkers on cases involving fraud or potential criminal activity.
Handle Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information appropriately.
Analyze returned petitions for trends that may inform future pre-adjudication research, and identify errors and areas for improvement in associated memos.
Maintain working knowledge of resources related to eligibility requirements.
Make individualized phone calls to collect information and create reports based on information provided.
Evaluate each case, identify specific questions to ask, and conduct individualized, non-scripted communications.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the unit’s pre-adjudication mission.