Visa Analyst

QSI is seeking a Visa Analyst to support our government client in Washington, D.C. The Visa Analyst provides support to the Government staff and prepares letters, reports, and specialized correspondence. S/he will be primarily assigned to CA/VO/SAC/CT, but possibly also to other VO offices, including VO/DO/DL and VO/F. A Government manager will provide day- to-day oversight and direction. You must have an active Top-Secret security clearance. Renders security advisory opinions (SAOs) on the visa eligibility of aliens who may fall within the purview of subsection 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which covers security-related grounds of ineligibility. Coordinates among missions abroad and interested Washington, D.C. agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security(DHS), the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the Intelligence Community, other offices with the State Department and the White House on counterterrorism inadmissibility'spertaining to visa applications. Provides guidance and recommendations to Department offices on the formulation of visa proceduresfor handling counterterrorism screening and related cases.d) Works with missions abroad and CA/VO/I to maintain watch-list information contained in the CLASS system pertaining to security-related grounds of ineligibility. Location Washington, D.C. Level/Salary Range $80K - $95K HR Contact Subrina Miles Job Category Exempt Security Clearance Required Position Type Full-time Duties/Requirements/Qualifications 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 Effectively and professionally communicate with the public Excellent customer service, written, and oral communications skills Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory material Anticipated Duties/Tasks: The Visa Analyst shall perform all duties required including, but not limited to, the following: Assist VO managers with inquiries from posts, Congress, other bureaus, the White House, foreign diplomatic missions, and other Government agencies; Participate in consular outreach activities including, but not limited to: professional meetings, interagency meetings, and 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, SE-SIV status determinations, interagency Section 13 coordination, and the rules and regulations pertaining to visa requirements; Interpret complex laws and regulations; Comprehend and communicate the security and other requirements for a visa or SIV status 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. Draft findings in a clear and concise manner that summarizes the information gathered 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; Draft, edit and clear all products in appropriate format to include but not limited to documents, regulations, briefing papers and correspondence; and Available for telework when allowable. Education / Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree (advanced degree preferred), and Six (6) years of demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in an office environment, to include: 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. To apply, send your resume to HR@qualitysupport.com. Please include the position title in the subject line. Quality Support, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr