Entry Level Operations Research Analyst Jobs in Virginia

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  

PacArctic, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for experienced Research Analyst with a Top-Secret Security clearance to support PAC and our government customer in Winchester, VA.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and experience handling sensitive information in a government or security-related environment. This position is on-site and does not support telework.

The Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting thorough research, analysis, and vetting activities in support of government operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and efficiency, consistently meeting government-established quality and production standards.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis of information to assess whether data is identifiable and derogatory, in support of risk assessments, background investigations, or vetting activities
• Analyze complex data sets and extract key information relevant to security assessments, investigations, or agency-specific vetting requirements
• Draft clear, concise, and well-supported findings in formal report formats for submission to relevant government agencies
• Ensure all submitted work items meet or exceed the government's quality assurance standards.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in strict accordance with applicable security regulations, data protection protocols, and agency policies
• Utilize research tools and general office software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, to effectively manage and document work items
• Maintain strong organizational practices to track and manage multiple active work items simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Adhere to duty hour requirements, working flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM while maintaining presence during core hours of 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Education and Experience:
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Sciences, Intelligence Studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance or public trust clearance as required by the contract

Preferred:

• Two (2) or more years of hands-on experience in research, analysis, or investigations, specifically in a government or security-related environment
• Prior experience in a security clearance, law enforcement, or intelligence context is strongly preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess whether information is identifiable and derogatory within a security, law enforcement, or intelligence context
• Ability to analyze complex data and extract key information relevant to risk assessments or background investigations
• Report writing experience, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and well-supported findings in formal report formats
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly and accurately draft detailed findings and reports for submission to relevant agencies
• Proficiency in research tools and general office software, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or classified information in strict accordance with applicable security regulations and policies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and manage multiple active work items simultaneously
• Ability to consistently meet or exceed government-established quality standards.
• Ability to meet or exceed the government-identified hourly production metrics.
• Ability to work on-site.
• Ability to work flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM and maintain presence during core hours of 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in a federal government, law enforcement, or intelligence community environment
• Knowledge of background investigation processes and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience managing high volumes of work items while maintaining accuracy and adherence to strict deadlines
• Familiarity with government compliance standards, data protection protocols, and agency-specific security policies

Clearance Requirement:

• Top Secret Clearance

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