Alutiiq

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS LLC

Job Title

Analyst

Location

IR Baghdad - Baghdad, BG 99999 IQ (Primary)

Category

Administrative Support

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$40.00 to $50.70

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 100%

Security Clearance Required

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POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Political Analyst – (AN)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform in-depth analyses of complex and significant national, regional, and/or global issues for senior policymakers and key components in U.S. Embassy Baghdad. The Political Analyst will report directly to the Deputy Political Affairs Officer under the overall supervision of the Counselor of Political Affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Political Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Identify, analyze and monitor key political developments, trends, and emerging issues in Iraq and the wider region; assess implications and make recommendations to senior management on possible measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives;
2. Prepare summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, briefing papers, cables, and input to senior readership in Washington, DC;
3. Support preparations for official meetings, events, and visits, including through drafting talking points and speeches for senior officials;
4. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with mission components and counterparts in across the interagency Country Team, Government representatives, political leaders, civil society actors, military and law enforcement actors, academic and research institutions, and other national and international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters, particularly in the development of strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of shared objectives;
5. Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills are critical for the post;
6. Perform other relevant duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (Mandatory Requirements)

1. Knowledge in area of subject matter expertise.
2. Ability to effectively plan, research, develop, and write high-quality, complex analyses, studies, projects, assignments, and briefings on key US foreign policy and national security objectives focused on a specific region or transnational issue for interagency consumers and policymakers at the highest levels of government.
3. Ability to apply expert knowledge of Department of State offices and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., military, policymakers, and law enforcement), in order to effectively translate their requirements and provide appropriate output or responses to meet customer needs.
4. Ability to produce analytic finished information related to the subject matter issue, either as lead analyst or manager of analysts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree 

Minimum of (3) years of reporting experience with the Department of State, Department of Defense, or equivalent Government agency; preferable in Middle Eastern interests.

LANGUAGE(S):

Level 4/4 in English is required.

This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.

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