[ref. l0827801] Research Analyst

Overview:

LDRM is seeking Research Analysts! Come join our team of outstanding professionals!

LDRM specializes in background investigation support, records management, business automation and optimization, and administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research on cases prior to these being sent for adjudication by gathering information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: petitions, applications, and supporting documents, the internet, telephone calls, government, commercial and open-source databases.
• Evaluates data sets and interpret the relevance of data gathered including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material with regard to cases.
• Performs analyses on research conducted and information received from various locations in an effort to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases.
• Ensures the integrity of record keeping systems and the veracity of data collected prior to entering the data into the record keeping systems.
• Writes reports in a clear and concise manner that summarize the information gathered and identified during research.
• Coordinates and networks with agency personnel, other government agencies, and coworkers to facilitate information sharing on cases that involve fraud or potential criminal activity.
• Appropriately handles Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information.
• Performs analyses on petitions being returned to identify trends that may be useful in future research that is being conducted prior to the cases being sent overseas.
• Identifies errors and areas for improvement in memos associated with these petitions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of resources that pertain to the eligibility requirements.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned to advance the unit’s mission of supporting pre-adjudication as it relates to cases.
• Makes phone calls to collect information on an individualized basis, and create reports based on the information provided.
• Evaluates the case at hand, analyze the specific and individualized questions needing to be asked, and execute communication based on an individualized manner (non-scripted).

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• High School degree or equivalent (associate's degree or higher preferred).
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, including credit and criminal checks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
• Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to prepare reports and analyze documents for authenticity and for evaluation against government standards.
• Ability to establish effective communications with peers and with government officials.
• Ability to use databases for the purpose of obtaining and validating information.
• Ability to comprehend government regulations.
• Ability to conduct telephonic interviews for the purpose of obtaining information and for validating petition information.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses to prepare concise reports and records of findings.
• Must live within 90 miles commuting distance of the work site in Williamsburg, KY.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; lift; bend; reach; carry; stoop; kneel; use hand and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; speak; or hear.
• Specific vision abilities may be required to perform the job which may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, or the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Mainly office but may also include all other work environments as required.