Paralegal

Essential Job Functions: (what will the candidate do on the job): The U.S. Department of State (DoS), Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Debt Analysis and Review Team, (CGFS/EFO/DART) requires the contractor to provide analysis, guidance, and oversight on internal control-related, compliance, and business process related issues, as well as financial reporting coordination support for the Department’s corporate financial services and activities. The paralegal analyst position within DART conducts administrative reviews, waiver considerations, and Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) Hearings in response to requests from DoS employees (domestic and overseas) and U.S. civilians. The position performs various duties to include paralegal support (drafting correspondence, decision letters, memorandums, case summaries, and summarizing financial data), technical writing, calculating financial data, research and interpretation of regulations and policy, as well as consulting with and presenting findings to the Office of the Legal Adviser’s Attorney Adviser. Job Responsibilities Complete debt waiver, administrative review and AWG cases as assigned by the Team Lead based on skill level and inventory. Review and interpret debtor request and investigate the facts surrounding the issue for decision. Contact DoS offices and overseas locations via email, phone, or fax to request information, conduct interviews and obtain supporting documentation. Coordinate with internal departments to gather information, to include Locally Employed Staff Payroll, Domestic and Overseas Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Office of Claims Conduct legal research utilizing various sources including the United States Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) information, Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR), Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH), and Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) information. Research and analyze Department of State processes in areas such as but not limited to: Human Resources (Personnel Actions), Pay and Benefits, Accounts Receivable, Travel Claims, Retirement/Annuity, Consular Affairs (passport functions, repatriation/evacuation processes), and overseas location functions performed at and by U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Use standardized language and formatting to draft and submit decision memos, decision letters, and case summaries for Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB) and Outside Hearing requests Clearly and concisely present statutory/regulatory standard(s) and facts required for delegated officials to make decisions. Understand Monthly Key Metric statistics for Waiver/Administrative Reviews and review monthly with team members. Skills: (what are the skills required for the role) Required Skills Superior multi-tasking, organizational, oral, and written communication skills A strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Advanced research, writing (including basic structure, style editing and proofreading), and editing skills, as well as advanced MS Excel and MS Outlook skills Legal and/or professional writing experience Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities. Experience calculating/deciphering financial data High level of self-motivation with a clear focus on timelines, including the ability to manage short deadlines and maintain productivity and accuracy in a climate of ongoing regulatory and policy changes Ability to successfully interact and communicate with colleagues at various organizational levels, to include organization executives Experience utilizing Department specific systems and databases is a plus but not required Our Most Successful Employees In This Position Demonstrate Excellent writing skills Superior reading comprehension and analytical thinking A high level of attention to detail The ability to learn new, complex concepts quickly Strong organizational skills Qualifications: (what are the required minimums for the position – Reference L-cat Description) Minimum Requirements Experience, professional and technical certification programs may be substituted for years of education, based on credit hour equivalents. Senior level experience in any of the following is preferred but not required: management, budget, program analysis, procurement, personnel management, or inspecting with significant experience reviewing foreign affairs operations Experience utilizing Department specific systems and databases is a plus but not required. Requires at a minimum Interim Secret Security clearance or qualify for a secret security clearance Software Systems Utilized Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook required. Global Financial Management Systems (GFMS) Global Foreign Affairs Compensation System (GFACS) Regional Financial Management System / Disbursing (RFMS-D) Employee Express (EEX) eOPF Authorized User Console Treasury Cross-Servicing System PCS Travel Claims Systems E2 Solutions CGFS Knowledge Base Work Schedule The employee will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 6:15 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch (See your Project Manager for work schedule and department policies). This position is 100% on-site. #J-18808-Ljbffr