Junior International Labor Analyst (On-site, DC)

ICF • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is hiring a Junior International Labor Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT). The work includes research, analysis, and written communications related to international child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, trade, and supply chain issues. The analyst applies quantitative and qualitative research methods, writes for intended audiences, and formulates strategies to engage relevant countries and stakeholders based on USDOL priorities and interests. The role coordinates with USDOL, other U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations. The position is full-time and onsite at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.; occasional meetings take place at ICF’s office in Rockville, Maryland. The analyst must obtain a low-level security clearance and meet the stated U.S. citizenship, residency, and work-location conditions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related research experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, public policy, economics, international development, political science, communications, planning, statistics, technology and policy, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience working on research related to forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking.
• U.S. citizenship for the low-level security clearance.
• Must have resided in the United States for the past 2 years.
• Ability to perform the work from a location within the United States.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing policy reports for U.S. Government agencies.
• Experience with supply chain tracing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic and objective quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.
• Collect data from existing global and local sources and conduct library and computer research.
• Formulate strategies to engage relevant country stakeholders based on USDOL and U.S. priorities and interests; examine policy issues with a long-term perspective, set priorities, and anticipate potential threats or opportunities.
• Coordinate among USDOL, U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations to accomplish objectives.
• Write clear, concise, organized, and convincing communications in English tailored to the intended audience.
• Use Word, Excel, and Adobe to create and manage documents.
• Obtain a low-level security clearance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level