Research Analyst

Cayuse Holdings

Research Analyst responsible for conducting research and analysis on human rights-related visa restrictions. Support various immigration-related functions with well-documented assessments and recommendations.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and research human rights-related developments in an assigned geographic region or regions by reviewing unclassified and classified information from diplomatic and intelligence sources, media, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and elsewhere.
Maintain expertise on legal and regulatory guidelines related to human rights-related visa restriction authorities, sanctions authorities, and certain immigration-related actions such as asylum, removals, and/or parole.
Provide analysis and guidance to client stakeholders on the implications of human rights-related developments to potential U.S. sanctions, visa restrictions, and certain immigration matters.
Recommend potential courses of action.
Draft, edit, and secure client approval for documents such as human rights assessments, action memos, and country condition letters supporting sanctions, visa restrictions, and asylum adjudications.
Conduct outreach and liaison work related to human rights-related sanctions, visa restriction authorities, asylum matters, removals, and parole with client stakeholders.
Coordinate with client stakeholders to support execution by client officials of human rights-related visa restrictions and sanctions authorities.
Coordinate with the client to support execution by officials of certain immigration functions such as asylum, removal, and parole.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, public administration, business analytics, or a related field preferred.
Advanced degrees are preferred for specialized roles.
Strong ability to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable insights using statistical analysis, qualitative methodologies, and visualization tools.
Familiarity with federal operations, procurement, regulations, and public-sector initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisqualitative methodologiesvisualization tools

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailmultitaskingadaptabilityself-motivation