INL/RCD Program Advisor

INL/RCD Program Advisor

Location:
Washington, DC

Remote Work:

No

Clearance:

Secret

Work Status:

Full-Time

Travel Requirements:
Local, in-town travel, and occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel is anticipated for this position.

Applications submitted by 01/13/2026 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

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 and Responsibilities

• Draw on subject matter expertise (SME) in criminal justice sector assistance and 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, and procurement. Develop guidance and processes to ensure transparency and 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, and international meetings and events to support INL SMEs, as requested by the relevant INL Director or designee. Participate, as needed, in conferences, dialogues, and 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; and
• 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.

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.