Policy Analyst, Global Refugee & Migration Policy

U.S Comm for Refuge; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Arlington, VA seeks a Policy Analyst to advance its global refugee and immigration advocacy.

You will research, write issue papers, brief policymakers, and collaborate with programmatic and communications staff to shape USCRI’s positions. This in-person role requires five years of related experience, strong writing, and the ability to travel for field assessments and briefings, with language skills such as Spanish or French considered a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s level or law degree strongly preferred.
• Five years of professional experience in immigration, human rights, or related fields.
• Strong writing skills.
• Analytical thinking and ability to construct sound arguments.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel (sometimes on short notice).
• Spanish, French or other language skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Write issue papers, reports, and advocacy materials on global refugee and migration topics.
• Conduct research, including travel to assess conditions for uprooted populations.
• Make presentations and briefings in various venues.
• Collaborate with Associate Director and senior staff to chart policy and advocacy direction.
• Support external messaging with well-researched materials.
• Represent USCRI at advocacy meetings with government and international bodies.
• Assist in fundraising activities to support field research and advocacy.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel ability

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or law degree preferred

Job description

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Arlington, VA seeks a Policy Analyst to advance its global refugee and immigration advocacy.

You will research, write issue papers, brief policymakers, and collaborate with programmatic and communications staff to shape USCRI’s positions. This in-person role requires five years of related experience, strong writing, and the ability to travel for field assessments and briefings, with language skills such as Spanish or French considered a