Research Analyst

Overview

The Work

The Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive research, performing technical analysis, and preparing written documentation to support the development of nominations and assessments for human rights-based visa restrictions and sanctions. This role contributes to visa processing, the implementation of human rights-related visa ineligibility, and various immigration-related functions, including asylum, removals, and parole.

Responsibilities

Key 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• 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.

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.

Our Commitment to you / overview of 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

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• 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 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.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.