Visa Analyst
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Location: Washington, DC
BITC is an innovative technology solutions company focused on technical support, architecture, analytical solutions, and product development, program management and automation. We currently have some exciting opportunities for a Visa Analyst.
BITC provides outstanding benefits and work-life balance that stand out in the industry. We are a small company with a strong family atmosphere that prides itself on providing career growth opportunities for our employees.
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.
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
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, 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.