Senior Tech & Human Rights Policy Strategist

Cayuse Holdings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Senior Technology and Human Rights Analyst to formulate policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives, synthesizing large data into cogent materials for leadership. The role demands superior research, writing, and briefing skills with extensive external engagement across government, civil society, and industry.

The position requires deep knowledge at the intersection of technology and human rights, including export controls, spyware, and surveillance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; master's preferred.
• Experience in technology policy, human rights advocacy, or international diplomacy.
• Knowledge of export controls, surveillance, and spyware issues.
• Proven ability to provide policy guidance and stakeholder engagement on technology and human rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy and technical guidance to the client’s stakeholders.
• Manage strategic engagements and track policy developments related to internet freedom, emerging technology, and human rights online.
• Raise awareness through engagement with government offices, embassies, interagency, civil society, think tanks, and industry.
• Provide policy guidance on human rights considerations around technology, including export controls and surveillance issues.
• Monitor developments and coordinate with the Department and interagency for alignment; cultivate external expert relationships.
• Lead the team’s policies and diplomatic engagement on export controls and emerging technology, including surveillance and spyware.
• Foster a network of contacts in government, academia, civil society, and industry working on tech and human rights.
• Represent the U.S. government in human rights, business, and tech fora such as RightsCon, IGF, and UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
• Brief and prepare materials for Bureau leadership; draft public communications articulating policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Confidential handling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Senior Technology and Human Rights Analyst to formulate policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives, synthesizing large data into cogent materials for leadership. The role demands superior research, writing, and briefing skills with extensive external engagement across government, civil society, and industry.

The position requires deep knowledge at the intersection of technology and human rights, including export controls, spyware, and surveillance.