Junior Compliance Officer

Ruchman and Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RAI, a DHS/ICE/HSI support firm, seeks a Junior Compliance Officer to assist a nationwide investigative services contract. The role focuses on I-9 audit support, reviewing employment eligibility documents, and preparing audit-ready case files for enforcement actions.

The JCO will input data, run queries in DHS databases, and draft audit reports while coordinating with investigators and auditors. A Public Trust clearance is required or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but the minimum educational requirement is an Associate degree.
• Education should be in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a similar field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Preferred: Prior experience in auditing, investigations support, or law enforcement administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and evaluating data.
• Utilize DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with evaluation of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and associated administrative fine paperwork to support enforcement actions.
• Coordinate these functions and procedures with Criminal Investigators and Auditors.
• Perform all administrative functions necessary to ensure compliance with basic property, time and attendance, facility, and information technology processes in government location.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associates degree in Business/Accounting/IS

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Junior Compliance Officer (JCO) will support a nationwide investigative services contract in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Worksite Enforcement Unit (WSEU).

The JCO shall support the specialized investigative mission of DHS/ICE/HSI and participate as part of a team in the investigative mission of national/international investigative programs, initiatives and liaison activities. The JCO will provide I-9 audit support services and worksite enforcement compliance activities. The JCO assists in reviewing employment eligibility documentation, conducting database research, and preparing audit-ready case files and reports that support administrative enforcement actions and related determinations.

At a minimum, the Junior Compliance Officer shall perform the following tasks:

• Responsible for inputting and evaluating data.
• Utilize DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with evaluation of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and associated administrative fine paperwork to support the issuance of Notices of Intent to Fine, Final Orders, Warning Notices and other related documentation for HSI audits related to the employment eligibility verification process.
• Coordinate these functions and procedures with Criminal Investigators and Auditors.
• Perform all administrative functions necessary to ensure compliance with basic property, timeand attendance, facility, and information technology processes in government location

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is preferred but the minimum educational requirement is an Associates Level degree.
• Education is preferred to be in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a similar field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office applications
• Preferred: Prior experience in auditing, investigations support, or law enforcement administrative support. Familiarity with employment eligibility verification processes.

RAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. RAI participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. RAI will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.