Religious Freedom Analyst

Role Overview

• Reviewing information from media sources, non-government organizations and civil society (including religious groups), privately provided information, and classified reporting channels
• Travels 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
• Help compile and contribute information to the annual International Religious Freedom Report
• Help compile and contribute information to other related reports
• Prepare information for entry into relevant computer systems and to inform policy determinations and to inform decisions regarding statutory visa ineligibility
• Briefing officials on the implications of such developments
• 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
• Help compile project results, develop strategic plans for outreach and engagement and assist in their implementation
• Reviews information from media sources, nongovernment organizations and civil society (including religious groups) and public comments submitted to the Department
• Develops communications strategies with short-term and long-term goals and plans for achieving such goals
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of such plans and advises management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage area expanded or otherwise modified
• Participate in workshop training exercises and briefings to disseminate information about the mandate and work of the office
• Help compile comprehensive reports and summaries of reports, including success stories related to the work of the Client and department activities
• Advise management on the possible public and media reactions to office actions, as well as the information needs of the public and various specialized groups
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience in 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 religious freedom and related rights
• Familiarity of various religious traditions and dynamics
• Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources
• Secret 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.

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