Visa Analyst

Job Title: Visa Analyst
Location: 600 19th St NW, SA-17, Washington, District of Columbia 20431

Clearance: Secret

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG) is a Woman-Owned Small Business, specializing in several core markets within the Federal Government. Our professional services depth includes communications, acquisitions management, program management and evaluation, and IT solutions. CRG is a leading management consulting firm, in part because of our ability to attract the highest quality team members through our emphasis on culture, competitive compensation, and benefits packages. Since 2002, CRG has consistently received top performance ratings from customers and teaming partners and industry awards, including Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal, Inc. 5000, and Baltimore Sun’s Best Places to Work awards.

Description: 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.

Job Duties:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• 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

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and Roth retirement plans, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employees and families), Supplemental Insurance, 11 Federal Holidays, and at least three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick and personal leave.

CRG is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other state or federally protected category.