Mid Level Research Analyst ( Able to Obtain Secret Clearance Required)

**Mid Level Research Analyst ( Able to Obtain Secret Clearance Required)****Description****Lockwood Hills, an Akima Company** , provides critical mission support services for federal civilian and military operations. With four areas of proven expertise, Lockwood Hills can conquer the operational challenges of any federal mission from remote installations stateside to secure locations overseas. Our work includes safeguarding vital installations and personnel, maintaining and modifying aircraft, keeping operations on track with integrated logistics, and driving business with records management and administrative support services. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.**Job Duties:**+ Conduct research on cases prior to these being sent for adjudication by gathering information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to petitions, applications, and supporting documents, the internet, telephone calls, government, commercial and open source databases+ Evaluate data sets and interpret the relevance of data gathered including numerical statistics, legal documents, and open source material with regard to cases+ Perform analyses on research conducted and information received from various locations in an effort to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases+ Ensure the integrity of record keeping systems and the veracity of data collected prior to entering the data into the record keeping systems+ Write reports in a clear and concise manner that summarize the information gathered and identified during research+ Coordinate and network with agency personnel, 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+ Perform analyses on petitions being returned to identify trends that may be useful in future research that is being conducted prior to the cases being sent overseas. Identify errors and areas for improvement in memos associated with these petitions+ Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of resources that pertain to the eligibility requirements+ May be required to perform other duties as assigned to advance the units mission of supporting pre-adjudication as it relates to cases+ Make phone calls to collect information on an individualized basis, and create reports based on the information provided+ Evaluate the case at hand, analyze the specific and individualized questions needing to be asked, and execute communication based on an individualized manner (non-scripted)**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Bachelors Degree or 4 years of experience relevant to research or reporting+ Have or able to obtain Secret clearance+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing+ Ability to prepare reports and analyze documents for authenticity and for evaluation against government standards+ Ability to establish effective communications with peers and with government officials+ Ability to use databases for the purpose of obtaining and validating information+ Ability to comprehend government regulations+ Ability to conduct telephonic interviews for the purpose of obtaining information and for validating petition information+ Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses to prepare concise reports and records of findingsThe duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted._We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law._We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] . Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website.Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application._In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application._**Job:** Office & Administrative Support**Primary Location:** US-KY-Williamsburg**Shift:** Day Job**Req ID:** LOC00725