Research Analyst

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

2d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive research, performing technical analysis, and preparing written documentation to support the development of nominations and assessments for human rights-based visa restrictions and sanctions. This role contributes to visa processing, the implementation of human rights-related visa ineligibility, and various immigration-related functions, including asylum, removals, and parole.

Requirements

Secret Security Clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, public administration, business analytics, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred for specialized roles.
Strong ability to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable insights using statistical analysis, qualitative methodologies, and visualization tools.
Familiarity with federal operations, procurement, regulations, and public-sector initiatives.

Responsibilities

Monitor and research human rights-related developments in an assigned geographic region or regions by reviewing unclassified and classified information from diplomatic and intelligence sources, media, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and elsewhere.
Maintain expertise on legal and regulatory guidelines related to human rights-related visa restriction authorities, sanctions authorities, and certain immigration-related actions such as asylum, removals, and/or parole.
Provide analysis and guidance to client stakeholders on the implications of human rights-related developments to potential U.S. sanctions, visa restrictions, and certain immigration matters. Recommend potential courses of action.
Draft, edit, and secure client approval for documents such as human rights assessments, action memos, and country condition letters supporting sanctions, visa restrictions, and asylum adjudications.
Conduct outreach and liaison work related to human rights-related sanctions, visa restriction authorities, asylum matters, removals, and parole with client stakeholders.
Coordinate with client stakeholders to support execution by client officials of human rights-related visa restrictions and sanctions authorities.
Coordinate with the client to support execution by officials of certain immigration functions such as asylum, removal, and parole.
Other duties as assigned.