Senior Religious Freedom Analyst

Cayuse Holdings

full-time

Posted on: 2/12/2026

Location Type: Office

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💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per year

About the role

Provide support services to advance the client’s mission by actively monitoring global developments in religious freedom.
Develop strategies, initiatives, and policy responses tailored to assist embassies and other bureaus in effectively addressing these developments.
Review unclassified and classified information sources, conduct research, draft documents, manage data entry within appropriate computer systems, facilitate verbal and written communications, and engage with relevant stakeholders.
Advise the AAL, Senior Official and other Office leadership regarding special projects, such as building international networks and strategic public messaging.
Manage efforts to build more effective international alliances and networks that promote freedom of religion.
Ensure policymakers have access to information about conditions on the ground, develop trends, and take action to assist members of negatively affected religious communities.
Track initiatives and communications related to special projects with the client, interagency partners, and external non-governmental organizations (NGO).
Monitor abuses of religious freedom or positive developments related to the state of religious freedom in assigned areas.
Prepare information for entry into relevant computer systems to inform policy decisions and statutory visa ineligibility determinations.
Analyze religious freedom-related developments and brief senior officials.

Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree preferred, or five years of experience is required.
Specialized expertise and experience related to religious freedom or related rights advocacy and coalition-building and networking.
Experience in public affairs and policy research and analysis in international relations/affairs.
Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources.
Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding human rights and religious freedom.
Secret Clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to prepare and present.
Strong analysis and research skills to provide recommendations and technical advice and to participate in meetings and discussions.

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Soft Skills

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Certifications

Master’s degreeSecret Clearance