Senior Technology and Human Rights Analyst

Overview

The Work

The Senior Technology and Human Rights Analyst will work with counterparts in regional bureaus, as well as with inter-agency to formulate policy on key multi-stakeholder initiatives. This role will demonstrate competence in analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of information into coherent and cogent materials for client leadership. Superior research, writing, and briefing skills are a core requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide policy and technical guidance to the clients stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing strategic engagements, supporting public diplomacy efforts, tracking issues, initiatives, and policy developments related to issues surrounding Internet freedom, emerging technology, and the protection of human rights online, including export controls, human rights and technology, surveillance, and the targeting of civil society advocates for their work in the digital sphere.
• Raise awareness about these trends, 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 around technology and human rights, including but not limited to export controls, and commercially available spyware and other surveillance issues.
• 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 Teams policies and diplomatic engagement around issues pertaining to export controls and emerging technology, including human rights considerations around surveillance and commercial spyware.
• 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.
• Foster and collaborate with a network of contacts and experts in foreign governments, academia, civil society, the private sector, and the interagency that examine emerging technology and human rights.
• Participate in and represent the U.S. government in human rights, business, and tech fora including, for example: RightsCon, the Internet Governance Forum, and the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
• Brief and prepare materials for Bureau leadership when engaging on issues described above.
• Draft public communications, including speeches, articulating policy.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications 68 Heres What You Need

• Bachelors degree in relevant fields such as International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, or a related discipline is required. A masters degree is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in technology policy, human rights advocacy, international diplomacy, or related areas.
• In-depth knowledge of the dynamics and risks at the intersection of technology and human rights, including export control regulations, commercial spyware, and surveillance.
• Proven experience in policy guidance, technical analysis, and stakeholder engagement on technology and human rights issues.

• 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.