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.

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.

Research Analyst II

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