Law Enforcement Project Coordinator - Admin and Support IV

Law Enforcement Project Coordinator - Admin and Support IV

Location:
Panama City, Panama

Remote Work:

No

Clearance:

MRPT

Work Status:

Full-Time

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

Applications submitted by 01/30/2026 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

ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Law Enforcement Project Coordinator - Admin and Support IV. The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator 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) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Panama task order. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the WHP 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

• The incumbent will serve as the Law Enforcement Program Assistant providing support to the Law Enforcement Team and Trusted Units under direction of the INL Law Enforcement Program Manager or designated representative.
• Assists INL representatives in meetings to discuss various administrative policies and procedures as well as on-going and future projects for the department's Border, Maritime and Citizen security branches, as well as that of DEA and other US Law Enforcement agencies.
• Upon Project and request approvals, drafts, submits, and tracks procurement request for the Law Enforcement team, working in tandem with local GOP official and the INL Procurement team to ensure timely and accurate purchase for project implementation.
• Coordinates logistics for international meetings and training events and processes all training requests for host nation counterparts, working with Procurement (INL or GSO) to identify meeting rooms, catering services, etc. Organizes functions such as official seminars and conducts briefings in conjunction with procurement sections.
• Advises host nation counterparts on procedures and policies to ensure awareness and compliance with regulations and other requirements.
• Works closely with the INL Panama Law Enforcement Program Specialist and Advisors to provide information for procurement requirements for the Trusted Units, coordinating and tracking INL funded procurements in a pleasant, professional, and timely manner.
• Monitors lease agreements and renewals for INL supported units in various locations throughout Panama.
• Serves as point of contact for coordinating administrative and travel requirements for INL sponsored travelers.
• Prepares all travel documents and requests for host nation counterparts for both national and international travel. Ensures travelers have appropriate immigration documents. Prepares travel vouchers upon conclusion of travel and coordinates with INL teammates for collection of payment memorandums necessary to close funding obligations
• Explains and promotes understanding of travel management policies, regulations, and procedures. Implements procedures and methods to accommodate new policies resulting from regulatory changes. Responsible for ensuring travelers are aware of travel requirements and that the traveler is responsible to know requirements including visa requirements.
• Coordinates polygraphs, human rights, vetting and urinalysis tests to ensure compliance with all Trusted Unit requirements.
• Provides required report to INL leadership as requested.
• Drafts and follows up on letters to host government entities.
• Translates, edits and provides support on standardization of internal documents as requested.
• Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the U.S. Embassy in Panama (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week).
• The position is located at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or local national or third country national.
• Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance (if a U.S. Citizen) or an RSO clearance (if a local national or third country national)
• Bachelor's Degree
• FSI Level 4/4 English, FSI Level 4/4 Spanish,
• Five (5) years administrative experience in a professional setting,
• Previous government, law enforcement or project management experience preferred,
• Effectively communicate in English and Spanish,
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point,
• Ability to learn new software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated at least three years' work experience with all Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated five years of work experience in a large administrative or office support environment.
• In possession of a valid Panamanian Driver's license
• Demonstrated work experience in a large office administrative support role including coordination of procurements, events, schedules, training, travel, and other activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with an embassy in international operations or foreign assistance affairs.

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.