Policy Advisor, International Justice - Cherokee Nation Businesses

Policy Officer

This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance to be considered. 

The Policy Officer will provide critical support to the Office of Global Criminal Justices Ukraine team. The role involves advancing U.S. policy efforts on accountability for international crimes in Russia’s war against Ukraine and supporting justice for victims through comprehensive and coordinated actions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Policy Officer: $117,962 

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Policy Officer Responsibilities Include: 

• Support GCJ’s Ukraine Team’s work to shape and implement U.S. policy efforts to advance accountability for international crimes committed in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and support comprehensive, victim-centered justice, including criminal accountability and transitional justice.   
• Represent the office at State Department, interagency, and other meetings and conferences, as required. 
• Travel, including to international destinations, as required. 
• Prepare talking points, press guidance, social media content, briefing and background materials, memoranda, analytical products, summaries of data and research, fact sheets, correspondence, speeches, and public statements for the GCJ/FO and other U.S. government officials on issues related to the issues mentioned above. 
• Liaise and coordinate with State Department regional and functional bureaus, U.S. embassies, the United States Agency for International Development, the National Security Council, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, and other U.S. government agencies as appropriate and in support of the U.S. government policy to promote accountability for atrocities and justice for victims. 
• Liaise with foreign governments and civil society as relevant to the goals mentioned above, including organizing meetings, briefings, and events and supporting preparation and follow up for such engagements and assisting with coordination between governments and civil society working to support justice for atrocities. 
• Support engagement with national and international institutions, mechanisms, courts, and tribunals contributing to justice for atrocities. 
• Monitor, track, evaluate, and report on atrocities committed in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, national and international developments that affect efforts to bring about justice and accountability, and relevant U.S. policy and programming. 
• Gather, compile, analyze, and share data and research relevant to the Ukraine Team’s work, including related to U.S. and other governments’ efforts to support justice and accountability, public awareness and perceptions of justice efforts, legal and non-legal tools and programs to support justice and victims, equity and human rights in justice efforts, and related progress and challenges. 
• Support efforts to ensure that data, research, and diverse consultation informs U.S. policy and programming on justice for atrocities in Ukraine. 
• Organize and maintain files and data for the Ukraine Team and related GCJ efforts as required. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Policy Officer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance to be considered. 
• Bachelor’s degree; degree in International Relations, International Development, Public Administration or Public Policy preferred; Master’s degree preferred. 
• At least 3 years’ work experience in related field(s);- U.S. government, international NGO, or international organization experience preferred. 
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Highly organized/demonstrated administrative skills. 
• Willingness to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including ability to write and brief clearly, concisely, and quickly. 
• Experience writing policy relevant materials, such as memoranda, fact sheets, and talking points. 
• Experience utilizing quantitative and/or qualitative data and analysis for the purposes of informing and evaluating policy and programs.  
• Familiarity with international relations, international humanitarian law, and human rights and democracy issues and an understanding of applicable international best practices; basic knowledge of Russia’s war against Ukraine preferred; ability to apply knowledge to assist in shaping GCJ work to address atrocities, support victims, and help societies recover. 
• Experience working on conflict/post-conflict situations and/or with human rights/atrocities issues in international contexts. 
• Experience living and working abroad preferred. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. 

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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