ICF is hiring a Senior Research Analyst to perform a critical role within the Office Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking (OCFT) of the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) at the U.S. Department of Labor. ILAB increases American job and wage growth by combating foreign labor abuses and unfair trade practices in global supply chains that undermine U.S. prosperity and security. The position requires the ability to provide expert advice to ILAB regarding opportunities in global commerce to create and enforce labor standards for trade agreements to combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking in global supply chains that undermine the American economy and security. The Senior Research Analyst is a mid-level, non-supervisory position responsible for conducting complex, high-impact research in support of organizational priorities, statutory requirements, and congressionally mandated reporting. Working with a high degree of independence and analytical judgment, the analyst proactively identifies and executes research opportunities, evaluates complex qualitative and quantitative information, and develops findings and recommendations for senior leadership and other stakeholders. The position provides ILAB with expert research on governments’ efforts to eliminate exploitative labor from supply chains and the worst forms of child labor. The position also provides—in conjunction and under the supervision of OCFT leadership—mentorship, review, and guidance to junior analysts. The position reports to the ICF Senior Manager and at DOL the Lead International Relations Officers and/or Division Chiefs within OCFT and may be based in Washington, DC, or remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Research and Analysis for Congressionally Mandated Reports - Conducts and supports research necessary to fulfill congressionally mandated reporting and other statutory or organizational requirements. - Independently identifies and pursues research opportunities that strengthen, expand, or otherwise further the organization's ability to meet congressionally mandated reports, including the List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor and/or List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor. - Independently determines appropriate research approaches, methodologies, data sources, and analytical techniques based on the nature and objectives of the research. - Synthesizes information from multiple qualitative and quantitative sources to identify trends, relationships, risks, gaps, and emerging issues. - Evaluates the reliability, relevance, and limitations of available information and applies sound analytical judgment when information is incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous. - Develops well