Junior Program Analyst

RWD Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the Department’s ECA/EC/D office. This role involves guiding sponsors through the designation process, conducting compliance analyses, and preparing presentations for outreach events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be adept at building relationships within a team. With a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on regulatory compliance and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department’s ECA/EC/D office with various duties.
• Guide sponsors through designation processes ensuring compliance.
• Conduct analyses to determine compliance of EVP sponsors.

Skills

Written Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Case Management System (CMS)

Job description

** Must possess a current Secret clearance to be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Support the Department’s ECA/EC/D office performing a variety of duties that help support the Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation.
2. Guide potential and current EVP sponsors through the designation and re-designation processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
3. Develop sound recommendations that identify problem areas in the designation and re-designation process.
4. Review, assess, and evaluate designated sponsor and sponsor applicant operations to identify unsatisfactory aspects of programs.
5. Conduct reviews, studies, and analyses, to determine regulatory compliance or noncompliance of currently designated EVP sponsors during the re-designation process.
6. Gather data and conduct research and analysis of current and emerging issues impacting the EVP sponsor designation and re-designation process.
7. Represent the office and EVP in meetings, outreach events, and sponsor community conferences.
8. Prepare presentations, reports, data collection, and compilation of materials in order to present at conferences, site visits, and other office engagements.
9. Assist in the development of survey designs, evaluation criteria, methodologies, and approaches to be used for investigations and analysis.
10. Review and maintain information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Case Management System (CMS).
11. Conduct analysis of various types of data, including tracking of the locations and program activities of EVP sponsors and participants.
12. Prepare recurring data reports and recommend new data reports based on client needs to provide better data for program management.
13. Perform a wide variety of research and other programmatic and analytical duties as assigned.

Special Projects:

1. Assist the Office Director and Division Chiefs with the development of new initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Timely and precise organizational skills.
3. Critical and creative thinking and analytical skills.
4. Ability to work independently and multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
5. Proven ability to perform effectively in a flexible, team-oriented environment, to include building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues.
6. Proven ability to work with Microsoft Office software in order to prepare a broad range of materials.
7. Skilled in written and oral communications to explain procedures and policies to a variety of personnel.
8. Ability to provide timely, authoritative, diplomatic, and tactful responses to selected inquiries regarding EVP-related issues.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION(S):

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher.