What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Analyst position at TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques?
About Us:
Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations.
About this Position:
TJFACT is seeking a well-qualified Anticorruption Visa Advisor to support the Department of State – (INL/RCD/ASDT) in Washington, D.C.! This position is equivalent to a (Program /Management Analyst Level 3).
The Analyst serves on a several-person unit, managed by a Branch Chief. The Analyst, under the direction of the Branch Chief, will support implementation of PP 7750, Section 7031(c), and Global Magnitsky sanctions, as well as related sanctions tasks related to Narcotics and TOC Rewards Program. The Analyst will serve as an action officer supporting a geographic region or regions and will be the initial point of contact for all incoming actions regarding assignment from Departmental offices, U.S. embassies/posts, other U.S. government (USG) agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, non‑governmental organizations, or other sources. The Analyst will develop cases, including research and analysis of information; coordination with posts, relevant bureaus and the interagency; interaction with non-governmental sources for proposed case and substantiating information; and drafting decision memos for senior leadership. The position will also include support in drafting the related Congressionally-mandated reports and raising awareness about these authorities through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, and the Hill.
Please note this role a TPC and is contingent upon a contract award.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.
Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations.
About this Position:
TJFACT is seeking a well-qualified Anticorruption Visa Advisor to support the Department of State – (INL/RCD/ASDT) in Washington, D.C.! This position is equivalent to a (Program /Management Analyst Level 3).
The Analyst serves on a several-person unit, managed by a Branch Chief. The Analyst, under the direction of the Branch Chief, will support implementation of PP 7750, Section 7031(c), and Global Magnitsky sanctions, as well as related sanctions tasks related to Narcotics and TOC Rewards Program. The Analyst will serve as an action officer supporting a geographic region or regions and will be the initial point of contact for all incoming actions regarding assignment from Departmental offices, U.S. embassies/posts, other U.S. government (USG) agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, non‑governmental organizations, or other sources. The Analyst will develop cases, including research and analysis of information; coordination with posts, relevant bureaus and the interagency; interaction with non-governmental sources for proposed case and substantiating information; and drafting decision memos for senior leadership. The position will also include support in drafting the related Congressionally-mandated reports and raising awareness about these authorities through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, and the Hill.
Please note this role a TPC and is contingent upon a contract award.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Support visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards actions directed at high-level corrupt foreign public officials, those who corrupt them (i.e., bribers), narcotraffickers, and transnational criminal organizations.
- Assist in analyzing and improving knowledge of management processes and procedures related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards.
- Draft analysis documents and memoranda for visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards cases, based on research and analysis of a variety of sources and in coordination with a range of stakeholders (including obtaining numerous clearances), for senior leadership’s consideration and approval.
- Research and use government and private sector best practices to measure and improve customer service, approval workflows, and processing timelines related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards.
- Work closely with the Legal and Consular Affairs Bureaus to ensure legal, factual, and procedural prerequisites are met, and constructively resolve disagreements. Develop and maintain strong relationships throughout the Department through excellent customer service skills, project management knowledge, and a related understanding of the program office needs and mandates.
- Provide feedback to management on best practices for data input, document standardization, organization, and storage related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards procedures. Identify recurring issues that should be addressed by management and develop solutions.
- Assist in coordinating the interpretation and adaptation of available guidelines/SOPs for visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards and aid in analyzing the issues (e.g., workflow, delegations of authority, or regulatory compliance) and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Assist subject matter experts with the development of training modules for INL sponsored training workshops and distance learning courses for posts and State Department bureaus for INL-managed authorities, based on policies and procedures.
- Work closely with U.S. overseas posts, U.S. law enforcement, and the intelligence community in 1) distributing case-related information to ensure potential law enforcement actions involving subjects are not compromised by visa actions; and 2) generating referrals for cases and further developing the factual basis for draft memos.
- Serve as a resource within the Department and the interagency community on visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards; brief working level officials within the interagency and Department and assist in preparing Congressional reporting and testimony, as well as documentation for bureau senior leadership.
- Assist in developing SOPs for areas identified by Branch Chief and Team Lead focused on enhancing team efficiencies.
- Advise on opportunities to expand use of authorities and innovate practice.
- Conduct similar research and analysis to support implementation of related sanctions and rewards programs, including the Global Magnitsky sanctions program.
- U.S. Citizen.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Four to six years’ experience in relevant field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.
- At least one years’ experience working in INL.
- Demonstrated exposure to consular or sanctions work.
- Demonstrated experience and ability for successful interactions with U.S. government agencies to develop and maintain partnership relationships.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate analyses effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills to monitor, evaluate, digest, and synthesize complex, technical information.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, while maintaining timeliness and control over multiple elements of a portfolio.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401-K plus match
- Paid Vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life
TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.