Research Analyst- Enterprise Vetting

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Company Where Your Work Makes a Difference

At ISN , we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. For more than 45 years, we've partnered with over 150 federal agencies to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions that strengthen government mission and serve the public.

Recognized over 25 times by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors and by the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies , ISN continues to grow through exceptional service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We have earned more than 100 commendation letters from our customers recognizing our commitment to exceptional quality, timely delivery, and unwavering integrity. We take pride in our role as a trusted government partner, delivering innovative solutions that benefit society, strengthen national security, and support mission-critical operations.

At ISN, you'll find more than a job—you'll find an opportunity to build your career, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact supporting important federal missions. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, share ideas, and contribute to innovative solutions for our customers.

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll join a team that values integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working at ISN

We believe great employees deserve great support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

ISN is seeking a Research Analyst, who will be assigned to a client site in Winchester, VA. As a Research Analyst, you will assist a federal agency in conducting investigation case information and preparing relevant reports based on information gleaned using your critical and analytical skills. Your skills will be used to author reports that federal agencies can use to determine an applicant’s worthiness for employment, access to federal facilities, and immigration benefit. Ultimately, you will be supporting programs within the United States and its defense against foreign and domestic threats to our nation’s security.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong organizational skills to track multiple active work items simultaneously.
• Attend mandatory new-hire and recurring refresher trainings as required by the government.
• Complete all government-required, yearly trainings.
• Access, search, and review government systems to locate records identified to vetting request subjects
• Conduct in-depth research on individuals using Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to determine if additional records exist within agency databases or partner systems Identify and document associates of individuals who may pose national security threats
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal agency offices to support research, clarify records, and ensure accuracy of findings.
• Develop and submit written summaries and reports in accordance with SOPs, or close requests that do meet established reporting thresholds.
• Redact sensitive or protected information from reports in compliance with relative laws, regulations, policies, court orders, and SOPs.
• Manage, review, and process work items in alignment with system-set priorities, maintaining first-in, first-out (FIFO) workflow when applicable.
• Perform quality control reviews of documents prepared by other analysts for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with defined reporting standards
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of all searches, determinations, and analyst judgements, including detailed notes justifying case decisions.
• Complete general administrative tasks when necessary to support the execution and documentation of analytical support services.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess if information is identifiable and derogatory, preferably within a security clearance, law enforcement, or intelligence context.
• Ability to analyze complex data and extract key information that might be relevant to risk assessments or background investigations.
• Report writing experience, specifically 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or classified information in accordance with applicable security regulations and policies.
• Bachelor's degree, OR three (3) or more years of experience with knowledge of administrative principles, practices and techniques
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

ISN Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

ISN Corporation maintains a Drug-Free Workplace . All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation prior to starting employment.

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