Policy Analyst

Summary Created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent bipartisan U.S. legislative branch agency that monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad, using international standards to do so, and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. More information about USCIRF is available at https://www.uscirf.gov/. USCIRF is an equal opportunity employer. Requirements Conditions of Employment Desired Qualifications Fluency or demonstrated proficiency in a relevant foreign language is a plus but not required. Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen; Possess an advanced degree in a relevant field to the position requirements (candidates with an undergraduate degree only will not be considered); Possess at least four (4) years' substantive experience of regional politics, jurisprudence, culture, economic development, security trends, U.S. interests, and human rights in general; Strong research and analytical skills, particularly those applied in a work setting (i.e., not only university coursework); Ability to proactively develop, synthesize, and articulate effective and actionable policy recommendations; Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting, defining and meeting deadlines; Ability to synthesize information from various sources; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Strong written and verbal communication skills; and Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor. Education Advanced degree. Additional information Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. Reasonable Accommodation. USCIRF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact USCIRF at [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Read more Benefits USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, life insurance, and medical benefits. Please visit https://www.opm.gov/ for more information on benefits. Review our benefits