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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
06/27/2022 to 07/11/2022
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Salary
$50,000 - $70,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Domestic and international travel is required for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - Direct-Hire Authority
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Work schedule
Full-time - Monday - Friday
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00 - Promotion Potential is possible.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
USCIRF-22-02
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Control number
662370400
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Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens. Financial Disclosure is required based on salary threshold reporting requirements.
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Duties
The Researcher or Policy Analyst will monitor religious freedom conditions in assigned countries and develop policy recommendations for the U.S. government to advance freedom of religion or belief abroad; evaluate and report on events or opportunities that could be effective inflection points for achieving implementation of USCIRF-recommended policy; draft annual report materials, briefing materials, policy related reports, and testimony; provide project management oversight; and build and maintain extensive contacts with relevant policy counterparts.
Reporting to a Supervisory Policy Analyst, the Researcher's or Policy Analyst's primary responsibilities involve the following:
1. Monitoring and Policy Recommendation Formulation - monitor religious freedom conditions in assigned countries and propose policy recommendations. This includes:
- Collecting, analyzing and documenting information related to freedom of religion or belief and U.S. government foreign policy in the assigned countries/region;
- Developing strategies and recommendations for U.S. government policy to encourage improvement in the protection of freedom of religion or belief in the assigned countries;
- Advising USCIRF senior leadership on country developments and related policy recommendations relevant to assigned countries; and
- Tracking implementation of USCIRF's policy recommendations in assigned countries.
- Drafting Annual Report chapters for assigned countries and other research publications ensuring they communicate policy priorities and recommendations and religious freedom conditions effectively and persuasively;
- Reviewing and editing press releases, op-eds, website posts, and social media posts relating to assigned countries to ensure credibility and accuracy; and
- Drafting Congressional testimony, briefing memos, and talking points for Commissioners, the Executive Director, and senior staff on assigned countries.
- Preparing, organizing and participating in USCIRF's public events;
- Preparing research-related materials for events, meetings, hearings, and travel in support of USCIRF's mandate, including for Commissioners, the Executive Director, and senior staff; and
- Developing new and strengthening current relationships with relevant stakeholders inside and outside the U.S. government.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency or demonstrated proficiency in a 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);
- For the Policy Analyst position, have at least two (2) years' substantive experience as demonstrated by a sustained record of accomplished, analytical writing, and other professional achievements that are related or relevant to USCIRF's work;
- Strong research 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;
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor; and
- Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Education
Advanced degree preferred.
Additional information
Benefits
USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, eleven Federal holidays, retirement, life insurance, and medical benefits. Please visit https://www.opm.gov/ for more information on Federal employee benefits.
Other Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Status. USCIRF may request COVID-19 vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, including protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
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 (202) 523-3240. 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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This job is excepted from the competitive civil service. Applicants will be evaluated and deemed either eligible or ineligible based on the (1) completeness of the submission of the required materials, (2) relevance and quality of experience and education, and (3) desired qualifications described above.
Pursuant to section 204(c) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, as amended, USCIRF staff members are hired "on the basis of professional and nonpartisan qualifications."
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must email to jobs@uscirf.gov the following:
- cover letter;
- resume;
- three references; and
- writing sample (no more than five pages).
No calls please
Agency contact information
Thomas Kraemer
- jobs@uscirf.gov
- Address
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite A-714
Washington, DC 20401
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Next steps
Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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No calls please
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How to Apply
To apply, candidates must email to jobs@uscirf.gov the following:
- cover letter;
- resume;
- three references; and
- writing sample (no more than five pages).
No calls please
Agency contact information
Thomas Kraemer
- jobs@uscirf.gov
- Address
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite A-714
Washington, DC 20401
US
Next steps
Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Legislative Branch
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. USCIRF's activities include: engaging with Administration officials, members of Congress, foreign government and international organization officials, think tanks, policy experts, and members of civil society and religious groups; disseminating information to the public and policymakers through op-eds, press releases, podcasts, policy briefs, reports, and other publications; participating in Congressional hearings; convening public hearings and expert briefings; engaging in overseas visits and inquiries; and participating in multilateral fora. More information about USCIRF is available at https://www.uscirf.gov/.
Agency contact information
Thomas Kraemer
- jobs@uscirf.gov
- Address
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite A-714
Washington, DC 20401
US