Junior School Compliance Analyst

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

The salary range for this position represents the anticipated hiring range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.