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QSI is seeking a Visa Analyst to support our Government Client, located in Downtown, Washington, DC. Successful Candidate must possess an active TOP SECRET Clearance to be considered. The Visa Analyst provides support to the Government staff and prepares letters, reports, and specialized correspondence. S/he will be primarily assigned to the Office of Screening, Analysis and Coordination (CA/VO/SAC), but possibly also to other VO offices. A Government manager will provide day-to-day oversight and direction.

Office of Screening, Analysis and Coordination (CA/VO/SAC):

• Renders Security Advisory Opinions on the visa eligibility of foreign nationals who may fall within the purview of subsections 212(a)(3)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E),(F), and (G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which cover political and security-related grounds of ineligibility.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to Department offices on the formulation of visa policy related to terrorism and security screening.
• Exercises the authority granted to the Secretary of State under the provisions of the INA to recommend to the Secretary of Homeland Security that certain aliens ineligible to receive visas on security-related grounds be granted waivers to permit their temporary admission to the United States, if such admission is determined to be consistent with the national interest.
• Advises on and reviews security-related inadmissibility grounds administered by consular officers at Foreign Service posts in adjudicating applications for visas.
• Represents CA/VO on U.S. government steering groups related to security screening, tracking, and watch-listing.

Level/Salary Range: $85K

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret (may require SCI)

Position Type: Full-time

Duties/Requirements/Qualifications

• (Preferred) Advanced knowledge and understanding of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility for and issuance of a U.S. visa
• Communicate effectively and confidently with high-level executives
• Superior organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to manage projects at an HQ level
• Effectively and politely interface with public
• Excellent customer service, written, and oral communications skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory material
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of the team to effectively interact with personnel at all levels
• Assist VO Managers with inquires from posts, Congress, other bureaus, White House, foreign diplomatic missions, and other Government agencies
• Participate in consular outreach activities including, but not limited to: professional meetings, interagency meetings, college, and university events.
• Manage individual portfolios by region and/or policy issue.
• Maintain flexibility and availability to work at different work sites within State and at partner agencies.
• Ability to learn and recall information about visa application procedures and the rules and regulations pertaining to visa requirements.
• Interpret complex laws and regulations.
• Comprehend and communicate the security requirements for a visa in a professional and courteous manner over the telephone.
• Coordinate clearances and conduct research on visa 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 open-source databases. Write recommended findings in a clear and concise manner that summarizes the information gathered and identified during research.
• Provide support for special projects, including, but not limited to, support for conferences, meetings, representational events or bilateral delegations.
• Assist in training new analysts in the essential job functions.
• Serve as back-up to the other analysts in their absence.
• Available for telework when allowable and requested by Government Managers

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (advanced degree preferred), and;
• Six (6) years of written and oral communications in an office environment, including;
• Two (2) years of policy development, international relations, intelligence community, legal, and/or foreign service, including;
• Four (4) years of experience utilizing a variety of office software, specifically: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS SharePoint, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• written and oral communications: 6 years (Required)
• policy development: 2 years (Required)
• international relations: 2 years (Required)
• intelligence community and legal,: 2 years (Required)
• foreign service: 2 years (Preferred)
• variety of office software: 4 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006