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Unspecified
Unspecified
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
International Negotiations Program Assistant (INL)
Location District of Columbia, Washington
Department RECRUITING
Employment Duration Full Time
The Celestar Corporation has been issued an IMMEDIATE Task 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 an International Negotiations Program Assistant who will be seated in Washington, DC. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for the position; however, the Contractor can begin work with an interim Secret clearance
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year from the Date of Assignment, with the option to extend for six (6) months, subject to performance, and need.
BACKGROUND
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 (INL) keeps Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.
INL's Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN) leads the Bureau's engagement in key international fora to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues within the Bureau. Specifically, the International Negotiations Unit facilitates strategic and substantive planning for engagement in international fora; works with INL offices, regional bureaus, overseas posts, other functional bureaus, and others in the U.S. interagency; drafts substantive briefing materials to support senior-level U.S. participation in international meetings; and engages in international negotiations on meeting outcomes, as required. The Unit's team members also serve as subject matter experts on these drug control and crime-related issues. The Unit engages with a range of international drug control and anti-crime fora, including the Group of Seven (G-7), the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and dialogues with the European Union. In addition, the Unit manages Bureau foreign assistance funding through a dedicated budget line item.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the Department of State, Washington, DC, eight hours per day, five days a week. T
LOCATION
The physical work location is the INL/EX Suite in State Annex (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, D.C.
TELEWORK
If applicable, telework is authorized only with prior INL Office Director, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer's Representative approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.
TRAVEL
Travel IS NOT authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
There is mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (Reference 13 FAM 300, Agency Mandated Training), which must be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval. Travel-related training may be required, if applicable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in the coordination of INL/FO/IN's funding to the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IO).
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval of, including clearance and signature, legally binding letters of agreement (LoA) with international organizations.
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval, including clearance, Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
• Assists INL/FO/IN in its outreach with INL Program Offices to address and resolve implementation challenges and assists INL/FO/IN in its efforts to ensure that each IO is satisfying the terms and conditions of the LOA.
• Assists INL/FO/IN in records management related to LOAs with IOs.
• Assists in analyzing Bureau trends related to Bureau funding for IOs, including through the development of charts, graphs, and analytical memos.
International Negotiations: Support for Interagency Delegation Preparations
• Works as part of a team responsible for coordinating U.S. participation in international negotiations, in support of the INL/FO/IN Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer and other team members.
• Coordinates and supports U.S. delegations to anti-crime and anticorruption meetings, including the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), UN Transnational Organized Crime Conference of Parties (UNTOC COP), UN Convention against Corruption Conference of the States Parties (UNCAC COSP), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
• Provides logistics and administrative support; prepares documentation, briefing materials, and all other necessary correspondence and organizational and obligating documents related to international negotiations and expert groups.
• Supports INL efforts to liaise with the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) and other posts, as needed, by coordinating logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations, including working with the post to secure hotel reservations, delegation meeting rooms, travel meeting schedules, U.S.-hosted side-events, and other meetings, and providing other support, as needed.
• Works with the U.S. interagency to coordinate substantive input in the development of U.S. position papers on meeting agenda items
• Coordinates substantive inputs within the Bureau and with the U.S. interagency, as needed, for the creation of U.S. position papers for INL Front Office bilateral meetings and agenda item discussions.
• Provides administrative and other support to U.S. representatives within the range of his/her expertise.
• Provides administrative support to the INL Front Office for bilateral meetings and other discussions related to international negotiations and meetings.
• Supports the preparation of reporting cables on the overall meetings and INL Front Office bilateral meetings.
• Supports INL/FO/IN on drafting, reviewing, and amending procurement requests and other documents required to obligate funding through the Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget lines, including contracts, grants, and letters of agreement with international organizations, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S. Citizen.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• Two to four years' experience in relevant field;
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines;
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance, and congressional and general correspondence;
• Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation about the interpretation and application of analysis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated proven experience in records management, quality control, information management, customer service or negotiation, administration, and closeout of awards
• Demonstrated experience with Federal award life cycle, including award management process and procedures.
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity, professionalism, including teamwork, with the ability to deliver within short deadlines, work under pressure, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professional-level communication and written skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience supporting or working within the Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau.
• At least two (02) years of experience in providing administrative and logistical support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely LOAs, used by INL in its engagement with International Organizations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in team settings.
• Strong interest in international negotiations, international organizations, transnational organized crime, and drug control issues. Experience with international organizations or international negotiation settings preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, preferably with INL.
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, as well as 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.
Location District of Columbia, Washington
Department RECRUITING
Employment Duration Full Time
The Celestar Corporation has been issued an IMMEDIATE Task 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 an International Negotiations Program Assistant who will be seated in Washington, DC. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for the position; however, the Contractor can begin work with an interim Secret clearance
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year from the Date of Assignment, with the option to extend for six (6) months, subject to performance, and need.
BACKGROUND
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 (INL) keeps Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.
INL's Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN) leads the Bureau's engagement in key international fora to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues within the Bureau. Specifically, the International Negotiations Unit facilitates strategic and substantive planning for engagement in international fora; works with INL offices, regional bureaus, overseas posts, other functional bureaus, and others in the U.S. interagency; drafts substantive briefing materials to support senior-level U.S. participation in international meetings; and engages in international negotiations on meeting outcomes, as required. The Unit's team members also serve as subject matter experts on these drug control and crime-related issues. The Unit engages with a range of international drug control and anti-crime fora, including the Group of Seven (G-7), the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and dialogues with the European Union. In addition, the Unit manages Bureau foreign assistance funding through a dedicated budget line item.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the Department of State, Washington, DC, eight hours per day, five days a week. T
LOCATION
The physical work location is the INL/EX Suite in State Annex (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, D.C.
TELEWORK
If applicable, telework is authorized only with prior INL Office Director, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer's Representative approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.
TRAVEL
Travel IS NOT authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
There is mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (Reference 13 FAM 300, Agency Mandated Training), which must be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval. Travel-related training may be required, if applicable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in the coordination of INL/FO/IN's funding to the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IO).
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval of, including clearance and signature, legally binding letters of agreement (LoA) with international organizations.
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval, including clearance, Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
• Assists INL/FO/IN in its outreach with INL Program Offices to address and resolve implementation challenges and assists INL/FO/IN in its efforts to ensure that each IO is satisfying the terms and conditions of the LOA.
• Assists INL/FO/IN in records management related to LOAs with IOs.
• Assists in analyzing Bureau trends related to Bureau funding for IOs, including through the development of charts, graphs, and analytical memos.
International Negotiations: Support for Interagency Delegation Preparations
• Works as part of a team responsible for coordinating U.S. participation in international negotiations, in support of the INL/FO/IN Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer and other team members.
• Coordinates and supports U.S. delegations to anti-crime and anticorruption meetings, including the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), UN Transnational Organized Crime Conference of Parties (UNTOC COP), UN Convention against Corruption Conference of the States Parties (UNCAC COSP), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
• Provides logistics and administrative support; prepares documentation, briefing materials, and all other necessary correspondence and organizational and obligating documents related to international negotiations and expert groups.
• Supports INL efforts to liaise with the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) and other posts, as needed, by coordinating logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations, including working with the post to secure hotel reservations, delegation meeting rooms, travel meeting schedules, U.S.-hosted side-events, and other meetings, and providing other support, as needed.
• Works with the U.S. interagency to coordinate substantive input in the development of U.S. position papers on meeting agenda items
• Coordinates substantive inputs within the Bureau and with the U.S. interagency, as needed, for the creation of U.S. position papers for INL Front Office bilateral meetings and agenda item discussions.
• Provides administrative and other support to U.S. representatives within the range of his/her expertise.
• Provides administrative support to the INL Front Office for bilateral meetings and other discussions related to international negotiations and meetings.
• Supports the preparation of reporting cables on the overall meetings and INL Front Office bilateral meetings.
• Supports INL/FO/IN on drafting, reviewing, and amending procurement requests and other documents required to obligate funding through the Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget lines, including contracts, grants, and letters of agreement with international organizations, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S. Citizen.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• Two to four years' experience in relevant field;
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines;
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance, and congressional and general correspondence;
• Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation about the interpretation and application of analysis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated proven experience in records management, quality control, information management, customer service or negotiation, administration, and closeout of awards
• Demonstrated experience with Federal award life cycle, including award management process and procedures.
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity, professionalism, including teamwork, with the ability to deliver within short deadlines, work under pressure, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professional-level communication and written skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior experience supporting or working within the Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau.
• At least two (02) years of experience in providing administrative and logistical support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely LOAs, used by INL in its engagement with International Organizations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in team settings.
• Strong interest in international negotiations, international organizations, transnational organized crime, and drug control issues. Experience with international organizations or international negotiation settings preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, preferably with INL.
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, as well as 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.
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