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Project Analyst (Immigration Compliance - Department of State)

The Position:

We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates for project coordinator and analyst positions to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Experience in federal immigration compliance or work with the Department of State is preferred.

As a Consultant with Censeo, you will play a key role in helping DOS teams improve operational efficiency, enhance program oversight, and deliver data-driven insights. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, design and implement solutions, and contribute to strategic initiatives that support the Department’s global mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations and internal policies, supporting audits and risk assessments
• Monitor partner programs supporting visiting students to verify compliance with licensure and reporting requirements
• Support site visits and compliance monitoring across the program including conducting interviews, developing reports, and analyzing compliance documents
• Investigate irregularities in records and systems and report findings and recommendations to management or stakeholders
• Design and implement surveys and evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction
• Support all phases of client engagements, from strategy development to final deliverables
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify trends, assess risks, and generate actionable insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we value unique perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public service. We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• BA/BS required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CFE, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) a plus
•  1+ year of relevant immigration regulation advisement and compliance experience is preferred
• Experience supporting the Department of State or other international affairs/government agencies
• Experience with program oversight and risk management, including implementing audits, monitoring and evaluation, compliance, or fraud examination processes
• Knowledge of federal immigration regulations, including requirements for J-1 and J-2 visa programs
• Familiarity with administration of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), 22 CFR Part 62, and BridgeUSA
• Experience operating within immigration databases, especially the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Experience with survey tools, data visualization platforms, and process automation technologies
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or federal government contracting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and presentation software; experience with data analysis tools preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The Company:

Censeo Consulting Group is a top Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions. 

At Censeo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 75 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs. Our philosophy is horizontal, not hierarchical, and our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, and foster an environment for those with passion and initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firm in ways that reach far beyond client projects. 

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights.The Fine Print:

• The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
• Expected travel 20-50%; may change based on business needs 
• This is an exempt, full-time position
• This role is subject to a hybrid work schedule
• Essential Physical Functions
  • Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.  Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. Join Our Award-Winning Culture!Our passion wins awards. But don’t just take it from us… 

• 2024 Vault #41 Consulting 50 North America
• 2024 Vault #7 Best Consulting Firm for Hours in the Office
• 2023 Vault #9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balance 
• 2023 Vault #23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity
• 2023 Management Consulted #3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC
• 2022 Vault #41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For
• 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For  
• 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America 
• 2015 Washington Business Journal’s Philanthropy List 

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