Junior School Compliance Analyst

Dynamis, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamis, Inc. seeks a Junior School Compliance Analyst to support ICE SEVP SCU on the ACS contract.

You will review I-17 petitions, verify evidence, and help ensure timely processing and compliance across filings and fee validation. You will work on-site at Tysons Corner, VA, with structured training and QA oversight, develop reports and dashboards, and coordinate with federal adjudicators to maintain accurate records and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of regulatory/compliance experience.
• Ability to review evidence against SEVP requirements with keen attention to detail.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards using MS Office.
• U.S. citizenship and residence in the United States for at least three of the last five years.
• Willingness to work on-site in Tysons Corner, VA during core business hours.
• Ability to safeguard CUI and PII and manage high-volume queues within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming school documents and evidence for initial, update, and recertification Form I-17 petitions to confirm SEVP evidence requirements.
• File or cancel petitions within two days of submission, issuing notices as appropriate.
• Process LPRqs, PDSO/DSO updates, and record updates for adjudicator action.
• Handle, upload, and tag supporting evidence; maintain records per SEVIS, ICE, DHS, and NARA requirements.
• Verify school fee payments and coordinate monthly payment logs with SEVP Fee Management.
• Schedule SCU site visits and report results within two business days.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Document review

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SEVIS

Dynamics 365 CSM

SIMA

pay.gov

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Dynamis, Inc. is seeking a Junior School Compliance Analyst to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) School Certification Unit (SCU) on the Adjudication and Compliance Support (ACS) contract. As a member of the SCU Intake Team, the analyst will review and verify the evidence schools submit with initial, update, and recertification Form I-17 petitions, file or cancel petitions within required timeframes, verify school fee payments, and provide analytical and administrative support to SCU Federal adjudicators. The role works on-site with structured training and quality control review from Team Leads.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming school documents and evidence for initial, update, and recertification Form I-17 petitions in SEVIS and the Consolidated School Management (CSM) application to confirm submissions meet SEVP evidence requirements
• File or cancel petitions within two days of submission, prioritizing recertifications, and issue Notices of Confirmation of Filing, Notices of Rejection with corrective guidance, and Requests for Payment as appropriate
• Process locked petition requests (LPRqs), PDSO/DSO updates, and simple updates; record DSO updates in the Federal vetting background tracker and LPRqs in the Federal tracker for adjudicator action
• Handle, upload, and tag supporting evidence, and maintain records according to SEVIS, ICE, DHS, and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements
• Verify incoming school fee payments from pay.gov, link payments to schools, and coordinate with the SEVP Fee Management Section to maintain the monthly log of payments, unverified entries, overpayments, and refund requests
• Schedule SCU site visits in coordination with the Field Representative Unit (FRU), notify SCU Federal staff of any delays or cancellations, and scan, upload, and report site visit results within two business days of the visit
• Monitor and help respond to SIMA tickets and SCU mailboxes (School Certification, Initial, Update, Recertification, and Form I-17) using pre-approved language, escalating inquiries that require Federal approval
• Provide analytical support to SCU adjudication planning and operations, including petition queue and turnaround metrics for the Weekly Status Report (due Fridays by 10:00 AM ET) and Monthly Status Report
• Record meeting minutes for SCU meetings with SEVP leadership and deliver them within two business days
• Participate in the Intake Team’s quality control process, incorporating Team Lead feedback until cleared to file or cancel petitions independently

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Public Administration, Business, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Education, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in document review, regulatory compliance, case processing, adjudication support, or analytical work
• Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical data, including verifying documentary evidence against established requirements with keen attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret policy, regulations, and directives
• Experience developing reports and dashboards
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including clear written correspondence to school officials
• U.S. citizenship and residence in the United States or its Territories for at least three of the last five years; must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable ICE background investigation and fitness determination
• Ability to work on-site in Tysons Corner, VA during core business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday)
• Ability to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and to manage a high-volume queue against firm turnaround deadlines

Preferred:

• Competency in using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Familiarity with SEVP school certification regulations (e.g., 8 CFR 214.3, including recordkeeping and advertising requirements; 8 CFR 214.4; and 8 CFR 214.2(f) and (m))
• Experience with the Form I-17 school certification process or prior work as a PDSO/DSO or in an international student services office
• Exposure to the Dynamics 365 Consolidated School Management (CSM) application, SIMA, or pay.gov
• A current, favorably adjudicated federal background investigation (Public Trust or higher) that ICE can accept through reciprocity
• Experience with Excel or Tableau for tracking queues, fee logs, and performance metrics
• Prior experience supporting DHS, ICE, or another federal adjudication or case processing mission

Salary range: $40,000-50,000

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