Religious Freedom Analyst, Junior

About the Role

The Religious Freedom Analyst, Junior will provide support services to advance the client’s mission by actively monitoring global developments in religious freedom. This role includes developing strategies, initiatives, and policy responses tailored to assist embassies and other bureaus in effectively addressing these developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing information from media sources, non-government organizations and civil society (including religious groups), privately provided information, and classified reporting channels.
• Compiling and contributing information to the annual International Religious Freedom Report.
• Compiling and contributing information to other related reports.
• Preparing information for entry into relevant computer systems to inform policy determinations and decisions regarding statutory visa ineligibility.
• Briefing officials on the implications of global developments in religious freedom.
• Drafting and editing written products related to the state of religious freedom and related rights.
• Providing periodic oral briefings for Department officials on these topics.
• Responding to specific requests for information on religious freedom from within the Department and other government agencies.
• Compiling project results, developing strategic plans for outreach and engagement, and assisting in their implementation.
• Traveling periodically to assigned countries/regions in support of Ambassador at Large, Senior Official, or other members of Office leadership, or for purposes of information gathering and country conditions monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SECRET CLEARANCE required.
• Familiarity with policy research and analysis in international relations/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 obtained from a variety of sources.
• Familiarity with various religious traditions and dynamics.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to prepare and present.
• Strong analysis and research skills to provide recommendations and technical advice and to participate in meetings and discussions.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at a computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.