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:
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Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
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Dental Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
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Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
ISN is seeking a Research Analyst Team Lead, who will be assigned to a client site in Winchester, VA or Clarksburg, WV. As a Team Lead, 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.
Required Qualifications
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Understand and have experience in doing the responsibilities of a Research Analyst.
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Bachelor's degree or three (3) or more years of experience with knowledge of administrative principles, practices, and techniques
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Proficient computer skills, proficiency in navigating Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google Chrome
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Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Key Responsibilities
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Experience in reviewing and validating the work of junior Research Analysts, ensuring the quality and accuracy of reports, findings, and conclusions.
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Lead and manage a team of analysts, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
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Facilitate ongoing mentoring programs to enhance team skills and knowledge in analytical methodologies and tools, foster professional growth, and ensure adherence to best practices.
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Allocate tasks effectively among team members, balancing workloads to meet deadlines.
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Conduct thorough review of team members’ searches and analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Perform a review of response packages before government quality assurance reviews, maintaining high-quality standards.
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Ensure all vetting activities conducted by team members comply with relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies, including data protection and security protocols.
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When a Team Lead’s regular workload allows, they will complete vetting requests in line with the roles and responsibilities of a Research Analyst.
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Experience with derogatory information assessments, background checks, and vetting processes.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-volume workloads while maintaining high standards of performance and adherence to timelines.
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Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide, coach, and develop junior Research Analysts.
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Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies or errors in research findings and report packages.
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Ability to provide constructive feedback for team members.
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Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex information to both team members and management.
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Problem solving skills to address and resolve issues in research findings, processes, or team performance.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or classified information in accordance with applicable security regulations and policies.
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Assist with all project activities, both administrative and programmatic.
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Work independently under direction or in a team to collect, analyze, and present data from structured research and evaluation activities.
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Provide technical guidance in the completion of contract deliverables.
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Monitor metric and quality performance of Research Analysts for contract deliverables.
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Ensure the policies set forth in the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
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Contribute to Monthly status reports for the COR and/or CO under the guidance of the PM and/or DPM.
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.
