Visa Analyst

Contracting Resources Group•Washington, DC

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Visa Analyst to support our client with the Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Consular Affairs. The ideal candidate will possess a Secret Clearance. The Visa Analyst provides support to the Government staff by reviewing the status of litigation over visa applications, then preparing letters, reports, and specialized correspondence to the Government staff to assist them in the resolution of those cases.

Requirements

Able to interpret complex laws and regulations, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM)
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Political Science, or another related field
Secret Clearance
Expert in Microsoft Office programs (Proficient in MS Excel)
Very strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Possesses excellent analytical skills and a great attention to detail
Able to use independent initiative, good judgment, and decision-making skills when setting priorities
Ability to manage competing deadlines
A self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Department of State experience preferred, but not required
A legal background (such as work as a paralegal) is preferred, but not required
Visa Operations experience is preferred, but not required
Experience searching and working within the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Department of Justice to assist in the analysis and resolution of issues regarding visa-related litigation cases
Checking the status of visa-related litigation cases by reviewing the complaint in question and identifying what the likely outcome of the case may be and communicating with the Consular offices abroad
Coordinate clearances and conduct research on visa-related litigation cases by gathering information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to applications, supporting documents, the internet, telephone calls, and government, commercial, and opensource databases
Write recommended findings in a clear and concise manner that summarizes the information gathered and identified during research
Support a team of up to 15 lawyers, with a focus on assisting with intake of new visa-related litigation cases
Interpret complex laws and regulations
Comprehend and communicate the security requirements for a visa in a professional and courteous manner over the telephone or in written communication