Job opportunity: VISA Specialist - U.S. Government

This is a contract position with Quality Support, Inc. Incumbent serves as a case officer in the Coordination Division, Office of Legislation, Regulations and Advisory Assistance, the Visa Office

THIS CONTRACT POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Location: The office is located in Columbia Plaza, (State Annex 1)

Duties
Functions of the position can include:
* Coordinating with the FBI, the intelligence community and other U.S. Government agencies, and policy offices within the Department, on visa matters involving national security.
* Developing opinions on the visa eligibility of aliens falling within the purview of certain ineligibilities in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
* Providing guidance to consular officers abroad on security issues as they concern visa issuance and denial.

Qualifications:
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
* Experience and/or training in researching issues and case-specific problems
* The background and interpersonal skills to work with posts directly and provide operational as well as procedural guidance
* The ability to draft a variety of briefing and action materials, often under tight deadlines

The following, while not absolute prerequisites are also important considerations:

* A working knowledge of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa procedures and regulations,

* A current TOP SECRET security clearance.

Starting Salary: $41,000 - $46,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Plan with Vision and Dental options
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Metro SmartBenefits Program

To Apply:

Please send resume by fax or e-mail to:

Jim Ward
CA/VO Program Manager
Quality Support, Inc.
Room L703, SA-1

E-mail: wardjl@state.gov
Fax: 202-663-1247

Closing Date: This announcement closes on June 20, 2009