Junior International Labor Analyst (On-site, DC)

ICF is hiring a Junior International Labor Analyst to support work with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT).

 

On behalf of OCFT, ICF conducts research, analysis, and preparation of written communications related to international child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, trade, and supply chain issues. The Junior International Labor Analyst will apply knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, write for the intended audience, and formulate strategies to engage with relevant countries or stakeholders based on USDOL priorities and interests. This position also coordinates between elements of USDOL, U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations. The position will be full-time and onsite at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. (occasional meetings will occur in the ICF office in Rockville, MD).

 

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Research and Analysis: Applying knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, conduct systematic and objective inquiry and analysis of international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.

• Desk Research: Performs data collection from existing global and local sources of data. Conduct library and computer research.

• Policy Development: Formulate strategies to engage with relevant country stakeholders based on USDOL and US priorities and interests and examines policy issues with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

• Interagency Coordination: Coordinates between elements of USDOL, U.S. Government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional and international organizations for the purpose of accomplishing an objective.

• Communication: Write in clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner, tailored for intended in audience in English. Use Word, Excel, and Adobe to create and manage documents.

• Security Clearance: Obtain low-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship, having resided in the U.S. for the past 2 years, and ability to perform the work of this position from a location within the United States).

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, public policy, economics, international development, political science, communications, planning, statistics, technology and policy, or related discipline.

• 2+ years of experience working on research related to forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing policy reports for the U.S. Government agencies.
• Experience with supply chain tracing.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.  Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

Working at ICF

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,770.00 - $125,408.00

DC Client Office (DC88)