The DHS/ ICE Visa Security Program (VSP) is part of the International Operations Division of the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) directorate which plays a critical role in advancing the ICE mission. The VSP conducts targeted, in-depth vetting of individual visa applications and applicants prior to issuance to detect, identify, and deter those who would threaten the integrity of the US visa system. The VSP’s PATRIOT Teams specialize in vetting visa applicants from regions of particular... more details
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Intelligence
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Databasing, Document Research, Researching
Certifications:
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
The DHS/ICE Visa Security Program (VSP) is part of the International Operations Division of the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) directorate which plays a critical role in advancing the ICE mission.
The VSP conducts targeted, in-depth vetting of individual visa applications and applicants prior to issuance to detect, identify, and deter those who would threaten the integrity of the US visa system.
The VSP’s PATRIOT Teams specialize in vetting visa applicants from regions of particular interest/concern by coordinating with select visa issuing posts. Recommendations to refuse or revoke individual visa applications are made when warranted.
We are seeking Junior Intelligence Analyst to join our teams in Sterling, VA in support of the VSP mission.
The shift for this role is 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday - Friday and the candidate must be local to the area.
Must be a US Citizen and have an active Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility.
HOW JR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
As an Intelligence Analyst Associate within the VSP, you will:
- Conduct daily visa applicant screening and vetting utilizing various databases, in order to support ICE Special Agents in making those recommendations.
- Perform data collection from multiple sources, to include the web, law enforcement sensitive client databases, and other resources.
- Gathers data for more senior team members, conducts database, internet, and document research, manages team databases and knowledge repositories, drafts process flow diagrams, contributes to project reports, training materials, and other deliverables.
- Provide analytical support, communications guidance, facilitation services, technical services, and functional expertise to support ongoing VSP activities. Support includes a variety of functions related to staff activities, the deployment to new VSP locations, and the expansion of the program.
- Utilize various databases including but not limited to, DHS databases, Department of State databases, DOD systems, and commercially available databases. The process involves an initial screening of visa applications through CCD, UPAX, ATS-P, and VSPTS. Any matches will then be further vetted using other databases.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The candidate shall possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree to include one (1) year of experience in any research, intelligence, or threat analysis
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $50,253 - $63,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Sterling
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
