Reports Assistant

Goldbelt, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt C6, LLC is seeking a Reports Assistant to provide administrative, editing, and research support for the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF). The role focuses on producing annual reports with thorough, unbiased content and timely delivery.

Primary duties include editing draft reports from embassies, coordinating with senior editors and posts, and expanding the IRF database with additional sources. Some travel and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Strong editing, writing, organizational, management, interpersonal, research, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Edit IRF draft reports from U.S. embassies and consulates.
• Collaborate with senior editors, overseas posts, and Department officers to reflect IRF equities.
• Ensure reports are accurate, thorough, and appropriately long, with minimal proofreading needed.
• Assist in negotiating with embassies, country desks, and other bureaus on content.
• Conduct in-depth research and add new sources to reports.
• Monitor religious freedom data with IRF regional teams and overseas posts.
• Expand material in the IRF religious freedom database.
• Liaise with NGOs and religious groups to source information.
• Oversee the reports process, tracking deadlines and adherence to schedules.
• Assist the Report Coordinator with administrative tasks and liaison work.
• Respond to special requests from the IRF Reports Coordinator and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

editing

writing

organizational skills

management

interpersonal skills

research

analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.

Summary:

Goldbelt C6, LLC. is seeking a Reports Assistant to provide services in support of the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF). This position will provide administrative, editing, and research assistance in producing annual reports.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Thoroughly edit a selected number of IRF draft reports received from U.S. embassies and consulates


• Work effectively with senior editors, overseas posts, and Department officers to ensure that completed reports reflect IRF equities


• Ensure that assigned reports are accurate, thorough, of appropriate length, consistent, and that they provide a comprehensive and unbiased account of the religious freedom situation in each country. Final reports should require minimal proofreading and be completed within established deadlines


• As necessary, assist in negotiating with embassies, country desks, and other bureaus and agencies regarding the content of the report


• Ensure that IRF equities are protected in reaching mutually acceptable outcomes


• Conduct in-depth research for selected reports, finding new sources of information and supplementing information provided by embassies and adding additional content to
  make each report more comprehensive and accurate


• Working with IRF regional teams and overseas posts and using a wide variety of data sources, monitor and track information on religious freedom violations in key countries
  on an ongoing basis, developing information for use in the current and future IRF
  reports


• Expand substantially the material in the IRF religious freedom database


• Establish liaison with nongovernmental organizations and religious groups as appropriate to expand sources of information for the reports


• Oversee the management of the reports process, developing tracking and follow-up systems to ensure that the editing staff, diplomatic posts, and the IRF office and other Department offices adhere to strict deadlines


• Assist the Report Coordinator with a wide range of administrative tasks necessary to produce the reports, including personnel issues and liaison with key individuals and
  offices


• Respond effectively to special requests by the IRF Reports Coordinator, Office Director, and Deputy Director


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong editing, writing, organizational, management, interpersonal, research, and analytical skills


• Experience in monitoring and promoting human rights, including religious freedom


• Knowledge of foreign policy issues, principles, and concepts


• Experience in editing written manuscripts


• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including embassy and Department officers, IRF report senior editors, office directors and deputies, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations or related field


• Minimum 2 - 4 years of experience working in a similar role


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance


• Some travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active Secret clearance


• Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State is highlydesired tounderstand the culture and environment

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000 to $72,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.