Perform assessments, including pertaining to the topics of countering human rights abuse ... Perform open-source intelligence / due diligence and classified intelligence research and analysis
Perform assessments, including pertaining to the topics of countering human rights abuse ... Perform open-source intelligence / due diligence and classified intelligence research and analysis
... or human-rights research Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis (survey design, sampling, statistical modeling) and qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic coding ...
... or human-rights research Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis (survey design, sampling, statistical modeling) and qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic coding ...
... human-rights research • Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis (survey design, sampling, statistical modeling) and qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic coding) • ...
... human-rights research • Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis (survey design, sampling, statistical modeling) and qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic coding) • ...
D. preferred. • At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. • ...
D. preferred. • At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. • ...
D. preferred. • At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. • ...
D. preferred. • At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. • ...
At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. Demonstrated expertise in ...
At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity. Demonstrated expertise in ...
Civil Rights Investigator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$77K - $84K/yr
Human Resources, Legal / Compliance, Other The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in ... A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research ...
Civil Rights Investigator
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
$77K - $84K/yr
Human Resources, Legal / Compliance, Other The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in ... A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research ...
Civil Rights Investigator
$77K - $84K/yr
Human Resources, Legal / Compliance, Other The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in ... A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research ...
Civil Rights Investigator
$77K - $84K/yr
Human Resources, Legal / Compliance, Other The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in ... A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research ...
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... rights, or related field Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced labor ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy Experience liaising with ...
Call for Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research S...
... rights, or related field Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced labor ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy Experience liaising with ...
Call for Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Supp
Arlington, VA · On-site
... rights, or related field • Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy • Experience liaising ...
Call for Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Supp
Arlington, VA · On-site
... rights, or related field • Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy • Experience liaising ...
Senior Program Manager - USAID DRG V (Anticipated)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$132K - $133K/yr
USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance V (DRG V) Location: Remote Job Type: 1099/Independent ... Oversee the design, implementation, and analysis of DRG-related research and evaluations. * Develop ...
Senior Program Manager - USAID DRG V (Anticipated)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$132K - $133K/yr
USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance V (DRG V) Location: Remote Job Type: 1099/Independent ... Oversee the design, implementation, and analysis of DRG-related research and evaluations. * Develop ...
Call for Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Supp
Arlington, VA · On-site
... rights, or related field • Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy • Experience liaising ...
Call for Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Supp
Arlington, VA · On-site
... rights, or related field • Minimum 8 years of technical experience on child labor and forced ... on human trafficking research, victim protection, or prosecution policy • Experience liaising ...
Senior Program Manager - USAID DRG V (Anticipated)
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$133K - $134K/yr
USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance V (DRG V) Location: Remote Job Type: 1099/Independent ... Oversee the design, implementation, and analysis of DRG-related research and evaluations. * Develop ...
Senior Program Manager - USAID DRG V (Anticipated)
Arlington, VA · On-site +1
$133K - $134K/yr
USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance V (DRG V) Location: Remote Job Type: 1099/Independent ... Oversee the design, implementation, and analysis of DRG-related research and evaluations. * Develop ...
Quality Compliance Specialist
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$21.63/hr
... research and analyze data for quality purposes; * Identify and monitor trends in compliance and ... Human rights advocate for individuals served. * Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule Work ...
Quality Compliance Specialist
Williamsburg, VA · On-site
$21.63/hr
... research and analyze data for quality purposes; * Identify and monitor trends in compliance and ... Human rights advocate for individuals served. * Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule Work ...
Undergraduate Intern, Legal
Arlington, VA · On-site
The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct research, education, and outreach activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage ...
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OSINT Analyst - Mid
Quantico, VA · On-site
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
OSINT Analyst - Mid
Quantico, VA · On-site
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
... human rights. We are seeking motivated and innovative professionals committed to delivering high ... This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on the economic structures of foreign ...
$21.63/hr
... research and analyze data for quality purposes; Identify and monitor trends in compliance and ... Human rights advocate for individuals served. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule Work Schedule ...
$21.63/hr
... research and analyze data for quality purposes; Identify and monitor trends in compliance and ... Human rights advocate for individuals served. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule Work Schedule ...
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Job description
Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organization. Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.
Work You'll Do
As a Project Senior Consultant, Forensics and Investigations, on the project, you will:
- Perform sanctions investigations, including drafting designation packages using authorities held by government clients starting with performing complex intelligence research and analysis, to drafting a sanctions designation evidentiary memorandum, and adjudicating the sanctions designation clearance process
- Perform open-source intelligence / due diligence and classified intelligence research and analysis
- Use commercial databases, access corporate and financial records, and perform supply chain and corporate structure mapping
- Perform assessments, including pertaining to the topics of countering human rights abuse, countering violations of human rights, and corruption.
- Coordinate with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The Team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering provides services to support anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes and investigations. Protect brands from financial crime and other corporate misconduct, as well as enable government organizations with tradecraft & technology to combat emerging and evolving threats.
The Project Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- Active Secret security clearance required, with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- 4+ years of experience in intelligence collection and analysis, or investigations
- 2+ years of experience in human rights policy
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a work model that requires co-location in person 5 days per week in Washington, DC
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community.
- Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, Korean, or other critical language skills.
- Maritime, shipping, oil, gas, economic, narcotics trafficking, human rights, or regional/foreign policy knowledge or experience.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington DC and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,900 to $163,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Qualifications:Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organization. Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.
Work You'll Do
As a Project Senior Consultant, Forensics and Investigations, on the project, you will:
- Perform sanctions investigations, including drafting designation packages using authorities held by government clients starting with performing complex intelligence research and analysis, to drafting a sanctions designation evidentiary memorandum, and adjudicating the sanctions designation clearance process
- Perform open-source intelligence / due diligence and classified intelligence research and analysis
- Use commercial databases, access corporate and financial records, and perform supply chain and corporate structure mapping
- Perform assessments, including pertaining to the topics of countering human rights abuse, countering violations of human rights, and corruption.
- Coordinate with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The Team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering provides services to support anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes and investigations. Protect brands from financial crime and other corporate misconduct, as well as enable government organizations with tradecraft & technology to combat emerging and evolving threats.
The Project Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- Active Secret security clearance required, with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- 4+ years of experience in intelligence collection and analysis, or investigations
- 2+ years of experience in human rights policy
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a work model that requires co-location in person 5 days per week in Washington, DC
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community.
- Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, Korean, or other critical language skills.
- Maritime, shipping, oil, gas, economic, narcotics trafficking, human rights, or regional/foreign policy knowledge or experience.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington DC, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington DC and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,900 to $163,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Education:Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: