Program Analyst - ILEA

Program Analyst - ILEA

Location District of Columbia, Washington

Department OPERATIONS

Employment Duration Full Time

The Celestar Corporation has been issued anIMMEDIATETask Order to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). As a result, we're looking for a Program Analyst (INL) who will be seated inWashington, DC. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year from the Date of Assignment with the potential for four (4) follow-on Option Years.

BACKGROUND

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy, and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of
State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous, and secure world.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries
deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

INL's Office of Knowledge Management (KM), Division of Continuing Education and Training (CET), is responsible for the coordination of all International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)training and technical assistance activities, which are largely conducted by USG law enforcement agencies. INL/KM chairs the ILEA interagency Steering Group and serves as a
resource on training matters to the Department, various interagency working groups, and a Policy Board consisting of senior representatives from the Department of State, Department of
Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Treasury. The ILEA program manages six regional or global training facilities around the world.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, day-to-day oversight, monitoring, reporting, coordination, andassessment of the ILEA program to ensure fulfillment of INL's deliverables and foreignassistance priorities.
• Work as part of a team responsible for the ILEA program in support of the ILEA TeamLead. Identify and follow up on program requirements for the smooth running of theILEA program by balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Assist in the oversight of project implementation; assist with the maintenance of recordsand funding and budgetary spreadsheets about task order and programmanagement; and assist the Team Leader on drafting, reviewing, and amending all typesof project documents.
• Assist the ILEA Team Lead on the daily implementation of the ILEA program, to includelogistical support (cables, student selection criteria, student travel arrangements, etc.) forILEA training sessions, prepare papers, correspondence, reports, and other documentsconcerning ILEA program issues, and provide general support to the global program.
• Undertake activities to support agency planning and provide support to developingpolicies, including drafting documents and conducting analyses, feasibility studies, andstrategy options.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships through excellent customer service skills,project management knowledge, and a related understanding of the program office needsand mandates. Maintain liaison and balance equities with multiple partners within INL,the Department of State, post, and the federal law enforcement community, representing theILEA program's priorities and requirements with direction from the ILEA Team Lead
• Develop expertise in country-specific conditions and issue areas and provide programguidance to the team leader, as well as federal law enforcement agencies on theadministration of ILEA training programs and operations.
• Support monitoring and the implementation and performance of ILEA training beingconducted by partner law enforcement agencies, and recommend areas for improvementin course design or content. Draft reports as needed.
• Draft a variety of technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda andletters; assist in the preparation of Congressional testimony or responses to questions,press guidance, audits, and interagency documents by Departmentpolicies and regulations.
• Assist the ILEA Team Lead on drafting, reviewing, and amending procurement requestsand task orders as assigned, including performing budget preparation activities, such asworkload modeling, fact-finding, efficient statistics, and should-cost analysis.
• Assist in planning and managing ILEA program operational funds in coordination withpartner agencies and host nation advisory committees by INL and FAApolicy, including drafting interagency agreements with partner agencies for the deliveryof training at the ILEAs.
• Maintain currency on criminal justice and law enforcement issues germane to the ILEA program, such as but not limited to trafficking, money laundering, and gender issues.
• Work in a situation that permits or might permit access to confidential businessinformation or other sensitive information (Other than situations covered by the NationalIndustrial Security Program described in FAR 4.402(b))
• Disseminate information regarding agency policies or regulations, such as communityrelations campaigns, or agency training courses.
• Participate in situations where it might be assumed that participants are agencyemployees or representatives, such as attending conferences on behalf of an agency.
• Assist team members on operational issues of assigned programs, serving as a formal "back-up" officer for other team members as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Four to six years' experience in the relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations regarding the area of specific need
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, criminal justice, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, the humanities, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in directing, developing, and providing oversight for a multi-faceted training or education facility.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the State Department's foreign assistance process, the structure and hierarchy of U.S. embassies, and familiarity with the interagency law enforcement community.
• Demonstrated experience working and coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Homeland Security)
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and/or supporting training programs focused on criminal justice sector development, preferably with INL.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures relating to administering and implementing U.S. foreign assistance, including methods of providing assistance and the Federal budget process
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation about theinterpretation and application of analysis, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience drafting and making substantive contributions to US government reports and documents, such as embassy cables, and other documents.

POSITION LOCATION

The physical work location is INL/KM's office at Columbia Plaza (SA-1), 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

DOS will provide the Analyst with office space, computer, phone, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all furnished property.

TRAVEL

Travel is authorized for this position by the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

This position requires a Secret security clearance. However, the selected candidate can begin employment with an interim Secret security clearance.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! With this in mind, please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.

Come on board with a company that values its Employees!

Celestar, a Veteran-Owned Company, is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employee Health Insurance. We also offer a 401k retirement company match, paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off.

Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.