Foreign Affairs Advisor — Human Rights & Vetting

RWD Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

RWD Consulting, LLC seeks a Foreign Affairs Advisor to support FAO/VA with policy analysis and risk assessments related to security assistance and arms transfers. The role involves drafting briefing materials, coordinating with USG and international stakeholders, and serving as a Leahy policy expert.

Expect duties across documentation, compliance, and interagency collaboration. The position is based in Washington, DC, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international relations and human rights.
• Familiarity with security forces, military organizations, and equipment.
• Familiarity with human rights records of foreign governments.
• Experience with Title 10 and Title 22 security assistance programs.
• Ability to map human rights, IHL, and civilian protection concerns geographically and temporally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy analysis and research in support of FAO/VA mandate.
• Participate in interagency meetings with USG and policy community.
• Draft briefing checklists and talking points for FAO leadership; author mandated reports.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Leahy vetting, laws, and procedures.
• Draft, clear, publish Leahy-related documents and provide guidance to posts.

Skills

International relations

Human rights

Security forces familiarity

U.S. security assistance programs

Research and analysis

Oral and written communications

Vetting and Leahy policy

Project coordination

Interagency liaison

Open source information gathering

Classified info handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy briefing drafting

Job description

RWD Consulting, LLC seeks a Foreign Affairs Advisor to support FAO/VA with policy analysis and risk assessments related to security assistance and arms transfers. The role involves drafting briefing materials, coordinating with USG and international stakeholders, and serving as a Leahy policy expert.

Expect duties across documentation, compliance, and interagency collaboration. The position is based in Washington, DC, with travel as needed.