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Overview The Work: The Senior Human Rights Analyst for UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act) will provide advice, guidance, research, and written materials related to issues pertaining to human rights, related technology, surveillance, business and human rights, and other similar issues of concern to the client's office. This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: * Provide policy and technical guidance to MNL's Free Markets Team.
* Responsible for managing strategic engagements, supporting public diplomacy efforts, tracking issues, initiatives, and policy developments related to issues surrounding and emerging related technology, and the protection of human rights, including around forced, coerced, unfair, and illegal labor.
* Raise awareness about these issues and developments through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, think tanks and industry, and feed into relevant reports.
* Provide policy and technical guidance on the human rights considerations implicated by enforcement, monitoring, and remediation as outlined.
* Monitor and analyze developments in this space; provide expert analysis and policy guidance; coordinate within the Department and inter-agency to seek alignment on these policy areas; cultivate relationships with external experts; and identify unique and impactful ways to advance leadership.
* Lead the Team's policies and diplomatic engagement around issues pertaining to enforcement, monitoring, and remediation as outlined.
* Foster and collaborate with a network of contacts and experts in foreign governments, academia, civil society, the private sector, and the interagency that examine the intersection of related laws and regulations, and human rights.
* Participate in and represent the U.S. government in human rights, business, and tech for a which address related labor/market issue.
* Brief and prepare materials for leadership when engaging on issues described above; Draft public communications, including speeches, articulating policy.
* Other Duties as Assigned. Qualifications Qualifications - Here's What You Need: * Top Secret Clerance 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.
* 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. 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. Pay Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.