Operations Research Analyst

AVER; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVER, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security. This role conducts open-source research, identity management and analysis to investigate schools and students for potential misuse, exploitation, or corruption of the US educational system.

The position requires a hybrid schedule in Vienna, VA with in-person days. You will work on data analysis, trend analysis, red-flag and statistical studies, and produce executive summaries and recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related experience or Master's with 10+ years
• Experience drafting notices, reports, and memorandums using government templates
• Experience with finding reports, executive summaries, conclusions and recommendations
• Experience researching federal regulations for decision making and policy
• Experience using various databases to research and analyze findings

Responsibilities

• Support federal customers with data, trend, red flag and statistical analyses
• Provide information for school and student investigations
• Investigate schools to verify legitimacy or risk of fraud
• Organize tasks, track profiles, and assess lead viability across the US
• Refer or recommend further investigations
• Document and monitor task statuses in federal systems

Skills

Data analysis

Research skills

Report writing

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree

Tools

FAC-TRAX

US-VIST

SEVIS

Job description

AVER is seeking an Operations Research Analyst with open-source research, identity management and analysis skills to support the Department of Homeland Security. Investigate schools and students to uncover potential misuse, exploitation, or corruption of the US educational system. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support federal customers with data analysis, trend analysis, red flag analysis, statistical analysis, performance (monthly, quarterly, annually) analysis, ad hoc and recurring studies, and/or stakeholder data requests
• Provide federal customers with information required for school and student investigations
• Investigate and analyze schools to verify legitimacy or assess potential risk of fraudulent activities
• Organize and prioritize tasks, track profiles, and determined the viability of leads for investigation across the US
• Refer or make recommendations for further investigation
• Utilize various Federal systems of records and locally developed databases to document, track, and monitor the statuses of tasks and cases

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 12+ years or a Masters Degree and 10+ years of related experience

Experience Requirements:

• 10-12+ years of experience with conducting in depth research, analysis, writing and reporting
• Experience with drafting notices, reports, and memorandums following government templates and writing guides
• Experience with formulating detailed “finding reports” including executive level summaries, conclusions, and recommendations
• Experience with researching federal regulations, conducting in depth analysis, developing and interpreting information to assist stakeholders in decision making, policy formulation, and a variety of other managerial functions
• Experience with leveraging a variety of databases to research, compile, generate and analyze findings
• Ability to understand and interpret policy, regulations, and directives
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience with Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge or experience with 1 or more database systems to perform identity management: FAC-TRAX, US-VIST, ADIS, CCD, SEVIS, ENFORCE, CLAIMS, CIS, or TECS, preferred

Location:

• Vienna, VA
• HYBRID, MUST be local for in person delivery, 2-3 days per week

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance (Public Trust)
• This role supports a government agency which requires U.S. citizenship
• Current Top-Secret clearance, desired

Compensation Package:

At AVER, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and are committed to providing meaningful work, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment where employees can grow while making a direct impact on critical Government missions. AVER offers a competitive total compensation package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Target Salary: $ 90,000.00 - $ 110,000.00 /yr.

About Us:

AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.

AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled