Border Security Advisor

Border Security Advisor

Location:
Panama City, Panama

Remote Work:
No

Clearance:
MRPT

Work Status:
Full-Time

Travel Requirements:
In-country and occasional international travel (TDYs) may be required to support mission objectives.

Applications submitted by 12/12/2025 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.

Position Description

ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Specialist Advisor IV - Border Security Advisor: The advisor will join the ATSG team to enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) Central America Regional Security Initiative's (CARSI) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Panama task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the INL Panama Border Security Advisor, who is the subject matter expert for all activities related to Border Security.
• Makes recommendations to INL and CBP on how to improve border security in Panama.
• Assists INL to implement numerous projects and programs with the Panama National Border Service (SENAFRONT) and any other Public Security forces involved in border security.
• Advises the INL Law Enforcement Program Manager and INL Panama leadership on developing, planning, and implementing all border security program activities to include policy, training, equipment, infrastructure, and interministerial coordination.
• Serves as the INL Panama Border Security Program planning and operations officer, responsible for long range planning of border security program activities and ensuring that the Border Security Program is closely coordinated with the Justice, Maritime Security, and Aviation programs.
• Assists INL to develop program strategies and implementation plans within the rubric of current U.S. assistance and Panamanian national strategies, making recommendations to adjust those programs and strategies. Coordinates with all U.S. government agencies and Government of Panama (GOP) ministries that interact with the INL Panama Border Security Program throughout the country.
• Plans, coordinates, and carries out assigned projects.
• Plans and coordinates travel for Panamanian officials.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with Panamanian officials to advance projects.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive government business.
• Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the US Embassy in Panama City, Panama, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• The position will be stationed in Panama City, Panama.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Frequent overnight travel to remote jungle areas is required.
• A work plan is required for this position.
• Provides weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports of relevant program activity, progress toward desired impacts, recommendations for advancing program and U.S. objectives, project highlights, and other relevant significant information including metrics, milestones achieved, and other relevant statistical data. Reports on scheduled upcoming meetings, trainings, and other activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance
• Bachelor's degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field, ten (10) years of professional experience can be substituted,
• FSI level 4/4 Spanish, FSI level 4/4 English,
• Fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience in border security/border control operations
• Four (4) years of experience in roles that include strategic planning, resource management, budgeting, oversight and evaluation, and active management of law enforcement or border security operations or experience managing US law enforcement vetted units and working with US law enforcement
• Demonstrated experience in managing program resources in an overseas environment, including project/program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience briefing in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with Panamanian officials to advance projects.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality of sensitive government business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in the planning, budgeting, and operation of border security/border control programs at the U.S. federal level.
• Experience working overseas and/or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and Defense, USAID, etc.), international institutions (e.g., United Nations, UNODC, Inter-American Development Bank, etc.), and foreign government entities.
• Knowledge of Panamanian border, immigration, law enforcement and justice sector issues.
• Knowledge of Department of State and INL Bureau functions, roles, and responsibilities.

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same-on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.

ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Application Requirements

• All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
• Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation's Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
• Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
• The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.

Ivonne Gonzalez

HR Specialist

Team ATSG CARSI Panama

PHC Terrazas de Albrook, Oficina D-1 Av. Omar Torrijos Herrera, Panamá

Phone: +507 383-0580 Mobile: +507 6371-1541

igonzalez@atsgcorp.com

www.atsgcorp.com