About the role

  • Research Analyst conducting human rights-related research and legal analysis for Cayuse. Supporting visa processing and immigration-related functions, ensuring compliance with human rights-related guidelines.

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.

Requirements

  • Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Minimum Skills:
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.

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

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$30 - $48 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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