Research Analyst - DAYS - Enhanced Vetting Team

As an Enhanced Vetting Team (EVT) Research Analyst, you are responsible for making assessments after reviewing and evaluating information presented to you. You utilize dataset research and evaluation to draw conclusions, ensure compliance, and identify trends. You will work with multiple stakeholders to achieve optim al results. Your primary responsibilities include detailed petitioner and sponsor vetting, impeccable recordkeeping, and report generation.

This position supports pre-adjudication rather than final decision-making authority. As a member of the Enhanced Vetting team, your well-being and that of those you care for are important to us. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) for which you are immediately eligible to fund (and for which there is a biweekly employer match). Here’s why we want you to consider LDRM:   Tuition reimbursement program.

You'll have a consistent schedule. 401(k) with employer match, health, dental and vision plans, and other insurances you can use. An Employee Assistance Plan that’s ready when you need it. Paid training and paid time off. We are a platinum-level New Hampshire veteran-friendly  business. Responsibilities Conduct research on cases prior to appointment scheduling by gathering information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to visa petitions, applications and supporting documents, public records, telephone calls, government and/or commercial databases.

Review public records databases and any other applicable resources for information related to potential visa ineligibility, including but not limited to liens, judgements, and bankruptcies. Evaluate datasets and interpret the relevance of data gathered, including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material. Request supplemental documentation as necessary. Analyze research conducted and information received from various locations to identify issues related to cases.

Perform cost-of-living analysis based on geographic location. Ensure the integrity of recordkeeping systems and the veracity of data collected prior to entering the data into the recordkeeping systems. Write reports in a clear and concise manner that summarize the information gathered and identified during research. Coordinate and network with local U.S. direct hires, other government agencies, and coworkers to facilitate information-sharing on cases that involve fraud or potential criminal activity.

Appropriately handle Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information. Analyze visa application refusals and ineligibilities related to research to identify areas for improvement. Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of resources related to eligibility requirements. Make phone calls to collect information on a case-by-case basis, and create reports based on the information provided. Consider the totality of a