Junior School Compliance Analyst

Dynamis, Inc. is seeking a Junior School Compliance Analyst to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) School Certification Unit (SCU) on the Adjudication and Compliance Support (ACS) contract. As a member of the SCU Intake Team, the analyst will review and verify the evidence schools submit with initial, update, and recertification Form I-17 petitions, file or cancel petitions within required timeframes, verify school fee payments, and provide analytical and administrative support to SCU Federal adjudicators. The role works on-site with structured training and quality control review from Team Leads.
Responsibilities:
Review incoming school documents and evidence for initial, update, and recertification Form I-17 petitions in SEVIS and the Consolidated School Management (CSM) application to confirm submissions meet SEVP evidence requirements
File or cancel petitions within two days of submission, prioritizing recertifications, and issue Notices of Confirmation of Filing, Notices of Rejection with corrective guidance, and Requests for Payment as appropriate
Process locked petition requests (LPRqs), PDSO/DSO updates, and simple updates; record DSO updates in the Federal vetting background tracker and LPRqs in the Federal tracker for adjudicator action
Handle, upload, and tag supporting evidence, and maintain records according to SEVIS, ICE, DHS, and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements
Verify incoming school fee payments from pay.gov, link payments to schools, and coordinate with the SEVP Fee Management Section to maintain the monthly log of payments, unverified entries, overpayments, and refund requests
Schedule SCU site visits in coordination with the Field Representative Unit (FRU), notify SCU Federal staff of any delays or cancellations, and scan, upload, and report site visit results within two business days of the visit
Monitor and help respond to SIMA tickets and SCU mailboxes (School Certification, Initial, Update, Recertification, and Form I-17) using pre-approved language, escalating inquiries that require Federal approval
Provide analytical support to SCU adjudication planning and operations, including petition queue and turnaround metrics for the Weekly Status Report (due Fridays by 10:00 AM ET) and Monthly Status Report
Record meeting minutes for SCU meetings with SEVP leadership and deliver them within two business days
Participate in the Intake Team’s quality control process, incorporating Team Lead feedback until cleared to file or cancel petitions independently
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Public Administration, Business, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Education, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in document review, regulatory compliance, case processing, adjudication support, or analytical work
Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical data, including verifying documentary evidence against established requirements with keen attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret policy, regulations, and directives
Experience developing reports and dashboards
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including clear written correspondence to school officials
U.S. citizenship and residence in the United States or its Territories for at least three of the last five years; must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable ICE background investigation and fitness determination
Ability to work on-site in Tysons Corner, VA during core business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday)
Ability to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and to manage a high-volume queue against firm turnaround deadlines
Preferred:
Competency in using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Familiarity with SEVP school certification regulations (e.g., 8 CFR 214.3, including recordkeeping and advertising requir