Geospatial Intelligence Advisor

Geospatial Intelligence Advisor

Location:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia

Remote Work:
No

Clearance:
Secret

Work Status:
Full-Time

Travel Requirements:
This position is not expected to travel on a regular basis.

ATSG is actively seeking candidates for a potential upcoming contract. This position is contingent upon award, and hiring decisions will be finalized once the contract is granted.

Position Description

The Geospatial Intelligence Advisor, referred to as Advisor, for the remainder of this document, will advise and assist in the development and implementation of planning support of law enforcement operations and other related activities. The Advisor will assist the Colombian National Police /Anti-Narcotics Police Directorate (CNP/DIRAN) to provide in-depth analysis of all source intelligence collected from multi feeds and channeled to the various government of Colombia analytical cells.

The Advisor will work closely with the INL/Bogota Director and Deputy Director, the Organized Crime and Counternarcotics and Aviation Program Managers. The Advisor shall maintain open, timely, and effective communications with the INL/Bogota Innovation Advisor and as appropriate, with the INL/WHP South America Team Leader, INL/WHP Colombia Program Officers, and other INL Bogota's Advisors on issues falling under the scope of work, resulting in a relationship that proactively addresses potential problems with flexible and workable solutions.

The Innovation Advisor will serve as the day-to-day contact for the Geospatial Intelligence Advisor, initial time sheets, and approve all travel requests. In the absence of an incumbent Innovation Advisor, the Eradication Program Manager will perform these supervisory duties.

The Advisor will keep the INL section informed of his/her activities through a Travel or Engagement Form and report on all travel activities in the Spot, Weekly, and Quarterly Reports.

The Advisor serves as the primary liaison between the CNP's Common Operating Picture (COP) and Sistema Integrado Informacion de Monitoreo Antinarcoticos (SIIMA). The Advisor will also assist the CNP's Aviation (ARAVI) as it relates to the implementation of the Unmanned Aerial Systems program.

The Advisor will work with CNP/DIRAN to establish and integrate all source intelligence into the overall CNP/DIRAN mission planning cycle and operational monitoring and execution. More specifically, the Advisor will provide or enable situational awareness for maneuvering units in the field to counter adversary activities.

Additionally, the Advisor will review, implement, and/or contribute to a wide variety of plans and procedures for overall development of all source intelligence fusion cell operations into operational planning for operational units in the field.

This position involves national-level planning and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL Bogota is involved, planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies or audits to be undertaken will vary with little predictability. The Advisor is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as ensuring compliance with legislative and policy intent and translating into program actions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in close coordination with the CNP, DIRAN, and INL/Bogota, assisting in the design, development, and implementation of an all-source database program that will be used to strategically plan law enforcement operations. Training initiatives will help to make the database a host nation sustainable operation. However, the design or build will be a significant part of this work as well as evaluating and improving the product over time.
• Work with and train Government of Colombia (GOC) intelligence analysts to review all source intelligence data to include but not limited to, political boundaries, hydrographic, historical law enforcement activities, criminal and dissident activities, improvised explosive incident data, precursor chemical and illicit narcotics transshipments, aerial imaging, etc.
• Provide recommendations on locations to focus on several law enforcement activities, including eradication, interdiction, environmental crimes, public security, or alternative development efforts while also providing force protection analysis to mitigate threats from narcotics trafficking and illegally armed criminal groups.
• Assess developments and changing operating methods of narcotics trafficking and illegally armed criminal organizations. Final decision making to changes of operating methods will be made by a USG employee.
• Work with Common Operating Picture (COP), the CNP's Unmanned Aerial Systems unit (SIART in Spanish), and the CNP's detection unit (SIIMA) analysts to identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures in operational plans.
• Integrate collected and stored data from multiple server feeds within and outside of the GOC and updates the current operational mission databases.
• Identify intelligence gaps and specifies collection requirements to fill those gaps.
• Analyze fixed and moving target indicators and geospatial data using overhead and aerial imagery.
• Keep abreast of Colombian laws regarding efforts to combat narcotics production and illicit cultivations as well as environmental crimes.
• Conduct structured and semi-structured surveys to gather quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategic and operational planning improvements in the reduction of illicit cultivations.
• Identify GOC training requirements to assist with implementation of intelligence analysis in COP/SIART/SIIMA initiatives. • Establish and maintain appropriate internal management control systems. Ensure INL/ Bogota programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. Assist in managing and monitoring the use of all U.S. provided commodities intended for the COP.
• Participate, as directed, in INL/Bogota's End-Use Monitoring program for assets and supplies provided by the USG to GOC counter-narcotics and environmental crimes forces.
• Prepare and coordinate briefings for visiting officials on the status of INL projects and GOC law enforcement efforts.
• Utilize subject matter expertise, aid in drafting a variety of technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda and letters. Provide input to the Team Lead as a subject matter expert regarding Congressional testimony, response to questions, press guidance and interagency, bilateral and multilateral agreements in accordance with Department policies and regulations, and relevant legislation.
• Conduct research and makes recommendations to Team Lead regarding the management of programs.
• Review and analyze policy and programmatic documents and make recommendations based on findings.
• Aid in conducting program reviews and assessments of new and ongoing programs and make recommendations based on findings.
• Assist in strategic planning for programs.
• Aid in reviewing budgets and provide program estimates, evaluate program effectiveness in relation to the funding expended, and aid in assessing USG law enforcement assistance activities to determine funding requirements and whether funding is warranted and available.
• Support liaison efforts within the organization, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Degrees in Political Science, International Relations, Geography, Intelligence, Data Analytics, Aerial Imaging, or related military field are strongly preferred;
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in related field;
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs sufficient to ensure project work is in compliance with management policies and procedures and in conformance with the Foreign Assistance Act and other regulatory procedures and guidelines;
• 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, in English and Spanish, 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;
• A minimum of three (03) years' experience pertaining to all-source intelligence imagery analysis working in a conflict or a post-conflict area of operation(s);
• Demonstrated knowledge of aerial imagery and analysis of fixed and moving target indicators;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC) and responsibility for drafting all source analytic products;
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer office systems applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (statistical functions) and Geographical Information System (Arc GIS) for mapping;
• Demonstrated understanding of theater-level C2, specifically Arc GIS doctrine, the operational networks and architecture used to support C2 in the development or refinement of related Joint and/or Service TTPs Air Support Manager, surface, or ground equivalent expertise/specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Colombian environmental laws, regulations, and practices as they relate to applications of agrochemicals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement programs in Colombia, methods, and operations.
• Master's degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Active security clearance or an interim active security clearance within the last 12 months from date of solicitation.

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.