Security ClearanceSecret
Duties
This vacancy announcement will be open from May 11, 2026 to May 15, 2026 or when 25 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. This project will create a comprehensive mapping of the landscape of labor abuses related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations globally. IUU fishing is often associated with severe labor abuses, including forced labor, with victims sometimes forced to work on fishing vessels for years without basic safety standards, fair wages, or access to medical care. The student(s) will develop a multi-dimensional database and analytical report that catalogs: - Legal Framework Analysis: Comparative assessment of foreign legal systems' capacity to hold bad actors accountable for forced labor in fisheries, identifying gaps where targeted judicial and prosecutorial training would be most effective - Case Documentation: Database of documented forced labor cases in fisheries, tracking their current status in accountability processes (investigation, prosecution, conviction, or closure) and identifying patterns in successful versus unsuccessful prosecutions. - Punitive Authorities: Comprehensive catalog of existing U.S. and international authorities that can be leveraged to address labor abuses in IUU fishing - Supply Chain Transparency Assessment: Evaluation of technologies and mechanisms for supply chain tracking that could help identify and exclude seafood produced with forced labor from U.S. markets, including electronic catch documentation schemes
Requirements
Conditions of employment To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States. Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Commit to volunteering 8 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days. Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution. Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for. Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale.
Qualifications
Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should: *Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize information from various sources *Excellent written communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly and concisely *Proficiency in database management tools or willingness to learn quickly *Attention to detail and ability to maintain organized records
Education
To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 scale. Students studying abroad are ineligible for application. All remote work must be completed domestic within the United States.