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Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
PROGRAM ADVISOR 2 - SOW
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 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.
The Office of Knowledge Management, Technical Advisory Division (INL/RCD/TAD) provides policy guidance and technical assistance to INL program offices in addressing a full range of global criminal justice issues in over 70 partner countries, including police, justice-sector and corrections development programs. INL/RCD provides subject matter expertise to the Bureau in assessing, evaluating, and designing criminal justice development assistance programs, as well as developing strategic partnerships with state, county, municipal, and federal corrections, law enforcement, and justice sector agencies to bring up-to-date and relevant expertise to bear on INL programs. INL/RCD also conducts pre-deployment training for many of INL's advisors before they deploy to their assignments.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the INL/RCD office in Washington, DC: Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.
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.
POSITION LOCATION:
The physical work location is INL/ RCD's office within State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide office space, computers, phones, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all government furnished property.
CLEARANCE:
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.
TRAVEL
Local, in-town travel, and occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel is anticipated for this position. Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. This training does not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
Travel-related training (i.e. FACT (CT650), HTSOS-C etc.), may be required, if applicable. The Contractor's Program Manager (PM) shall coordinate with INL/EX/GAPP to determine if applicable and if INL (CO)'s approval is required prior. All other training requires INL CO approval.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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 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.
The Office of Knowledge Management, Technical Advisory Division (INL/RCD/TAD) provides policy guidance and technical assistance to INL program offices in addressing a full range of global criminal justice issues in over 70 partner countries, including police, justice-sector and corrections development programs. INL/RCD provides subject matter expertise to the Bureau in assessing, evaluating, and designing criminal justice development assistance programs, as well as developing strategic partnerships with state, county, municipal, and federal corrections, law enforcement, and justice sector agencies to bring up-to-date and relevant expertise to bear on INL programs. INL/RCD also conducts pre-deployment training for many of INL's advisors before they deploy to their assignments.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draw on subject matter expertise (SME) in criminal justice sector assistance & program management involving U.S. government funding to support a wide range of INL program activities, including financial support, vetting, logistics support for program activities, & procurement. Develop guidance & processes to ensure transparency & oversight monitoring over the expenditure of funds provided to implementers.
- Liaise with appropriate counterparts of relevant U.S. interagency, state and local criminal justice agencies and institutions, civil society, private sector, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations to coordinate on relevant criminal justice and foreign assistance trends, best practices, policies, and programs.
- Attend Bureau/Post, interagency, & international meetings and events to support INL SMEs, as requested by the relevant INL Director or designee. Participate, as needed, in conferences, dialogues, & similar events on international criminal justice issues.
- In close coordination with USDHs, draft and contribute to reporting cables, memoranda, briefing materials, and other written products that support the execution and communication of INL/RCD assessments, study visits, and trainings.
- Strengthen and create connections between program offices and internal tools and services (Assessments, study visits, state and local partner engagements and SME consultations.).
- Analyze whether RCD tools and resources fulfill customer needs and provide feedback to adjust and/or develop tools/resources in close coordination with USDHs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Two to four years' experience in relevant field
- Demonstrated knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs
- Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures 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 with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis
- Experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working closely with INL
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the INL/RCD office in Washington, DC: Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.
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.
POSITION LOCATION:
The physical work location is INL/ RCD's office within State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide office space, computers, phones, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all government furnished property.
CLEARANCE:
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.
TRAVEL
Local, in-town travel, and occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel is anticipated for this position. Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. This training does not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
Travel-related training (i.e. FACT (CT650), HTSOS-C etc.), may be required, if applicable. The Contractor's Program Manager (PM) shall coordinate with INL/EX/GAPP to determine if applicable and if INL (CO)'s approval is required prior. All other training requires INL CO approval.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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