Junior International Labor Analyst (On-site, DC)

ICF • Washington, DC

3d • $73,770 - $125,408 • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is hiring a Junior International Labor Analyst to support work with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT). On behalf of OCFT, ICF conducts research, analysis, and prepares 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 for engaging relevant countries or stakeholders based on USDOL priorities and interests. The role also coordinates among USDOL, 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 will take place at the ICF office in Rockville, Maryland. The position requires obtaining a low-level security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have resided in the United States for the past two years, and be able to perform the work from a location within the United States.

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.
• Resided in the United States for the past 2 years.
• Ability to perform the work of the position from a location within the United States.
• Ability to obtain a low-level security clearance.
• 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 research and analysis of international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• 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, determine objectives and priorities, and anticipate potential threats or opportunities.
• Coordinate among elements of 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