About the role

  • Research Analyst conducting comprehensive research and technical analysis for immigration-related functions. Supporting human rights-based visa restrictions and sanctions with analysis and documentation.

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.

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.
  • Ability to process time and attendance via TATEL program.
  • Ability to arrange for staff travel through the E2Solutions travel management software system.
  • Ability to support the deputy director and director in inputting yearly staff evaluations into the performance software system.
  • Ability to procure office supplies via Arriba system.
  • Ability to schedule meetings via Outlook.
  • Discretion and judgment in arranging diplomatic meetings including in-person.
  • Knowledge of State Department paper templates, direction, and expectations.
  • General word-processing skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off

Job title

Research Analyst II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$41 - $48 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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