Research Analyst - Fraud Prevention Unit - DAYS

DTSV Inc•Prudence Island, RI

80d

About The Position

The Research Analyst conducts pre-adjudication case research and evaluates information to support the Fraud Prevention Unit. The role involves gathering domestic and international assignment information from petitions, applications, supporting documents, online sources, telephone calls, and government, commercial, and open-source databases. The analyst assesses data—including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material—to identify potentially fraudulent activity, ensure compliance, and recognize trends. The position maintains accurate records, prepares concise reports, coordinates information sharing with agency personnel and other stakeholders, and handles Law Enforcement Sensitive information appropriately. It also involves telephone interviews, review of returned petitions and associated memos, and maintaining working knowledge of resources related to eligibility requirements. Other duties may be assigned to support the unit’s pre-adjudication mission. The role requires living within 90 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S. citizenship, successful completion of credit and criminal background checks, and the ability to obtain a Secret-level federal security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and experience with research and/or reporting.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare reports and analyze documents to establish authenticity and evaluate them against government standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications 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 and/or validate petition information.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses and prepare concise reports and records of findings.
Ability to accept feedback.
Flexible, open-minded thinking and ability to think outside the box.
Ability to pass a computer-based, role-specific skills test with a minimum score of 85%.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
Must live within 90 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and be a U.S. citizen.
Must successfully complete credit and criminal background checks and be able to obtain a Secret-level federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

Research cases before they are sent for adjudication, gathering information from petitions, applications, supporting documents, internet sources, telephone calls, and government, commercial, and open-source databases.
Evaluate gathered data and interpret its relevance to cases, including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material.
Analyze research and information received from various locations to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases.
Ensure the integrity of recordkeeping systems and verify 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 regarding cases involving fraud or potential criminal activity.
Handle Law Enforcement Sensitive information appropriately.
Analyze returned petitions for trends useful to future research and identify errors and areas for improvement in associated memos.
Maintain working knowledge of resources related to eligibility requirements.
Make personalized phone calls to collect information and prepare reports based on the information provided.
Evaluate cases, determine the specific and adapted questions to ask, and communicate in an unscripted manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the unit’s pre-adjudication mission.