Religious Freedom Analyst

Cayuse Holdings • Washington, DC

6d • $48 - $52

About The Position

The Religious Freedom Analyst II provides support services to advance the client’s mission by monitoring global developments in religious freedom and developing strategies, initiatives, and policy responses to help embassies and other bureaus address those developments. The role reviews unclassified and classified sources, conducts research, drafts documents, manages data entry in appropriate computer systems, facilitates communications, and engages with internal and external stakeholders.

The analyst may periodically travel to assigned countries or regions to support Office leadership or gather information and monitor country conditions. The role contributes to the annual International Religious Freedom Report and other reports; prepares information for computer systems and policy and statutory visa ineligibility decisions; briefs officials; drafts and edits written products; responds to information requests; and supports project results, strategic outreach plans, and implementation.

Requirements

• Familiarity with policy research and analysis in international relations or affairs, including policy issues, principles, concepts, and methods related to rights advocacy.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding human rights and religious freedom.
• Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate, and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Familiarity with various religious traditions and dynamics.
• Secret clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and articulately.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong analysis and research skills to provide recommendations and technical advice and participate in meetings and discussions.
• Ability to perform duties for extended periods, use a computer and office productivity tools at sufficient speed, establish a productive professional workspace, and sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen.

Responsibilities

• Review information from media, nongovernmental organizations and civil society (including religious groups), privately provided information, and classified reporting channels.
• Travel periodically to assigned countries or regions to support Office leadership or gather information and monitor country conditions.
• Help compile and contribute information to the annual International Religious Freedom Report and other related reports.
• Prepare information for entry into relevant computer systems and to inform policy determinations and decisions regarding statutory visa ineligibility.
• Brief officials on the implications of religious freedom developments and provide periodic oral briefings to Department officials.
• Draft and edit written products related to religious freedom and related rights.
• Respond to requests for religious freedom information from within the Department and other government agencies.
• Help compile project results, develop strategic plans for outreach and engagement, and assist with implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching after one year
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed