International Negotiations Prog Asst (FO/IN)

INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS PROGRAM ASSISTANT (FO/IN) - SOW

USGI is seeking an International Negotiations Program Assistant to support INL's Front Office International Negotiations Unit.

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) keep Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.

INL's Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN) leads the Bureau's engagement in key international fora to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues within the bureau. Specifically, the International Negotiations Unit facilitates strategic and substantive planning for engagement in international fora; works with INL offices, regional bureaus, overseas posts, other functional bureaus, and others in the U.S. interagency; drafts substantive briefing materials to support senior-level U.S. participation in international meetings; and engages in international negotiations on meeting outcomes, as required. The Unit's team members also serve as subject matter experts on these drug control and crime-related issues. The Unit engages with a range of international drug control and anti-crime fora, including with the Group of Seven (G-7), the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and dialogues with the European Union. In addition, the Unit manages Bureau foreign assistance funding through a dedicated budget line item.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

International Negotiations: Support for Funding

• Assists in the coordination of INL/FO/IN's funding to the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IO).
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval of, including clearance and signature, legally binding letters of agreement (LoA) with international organizations.
• Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval, including clearance, Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
• Assists INL/FO/IN in its outreach with INL Program Offices to address and resolve implementation challenges and assists INL/FO/IN in its efforts to ensure that each IO is satisfying the terms and conditions of the LOA.
• Assists INL/FO/IN in records management related to LOAs with IOs.
• Assists in analyzing Bureau trends related to Bureau funding for IOs, including through the development of charts, graphs and analytical memos.

International Negotiations: Support for Interagency Delegation Preparations

• Works as part of a team responsible for coordinating U.S. participation in international negotiations, in support of the INL/FO/IN Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer and other team members.
• Coordinates and supports U.S. delegations to drug control related meetings, including the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the U.S>-EU Political Dialogue on Drugs.
• Provides logistics and administrative support; prepares documentation, briefing materials, and all other necessary correspondence and organizational and obligating documents related to international negotiations and expert groups.
• Supports INL efforts to liaise with the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) and other posts, as needed, by coordinating logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations, including working with post to secure hotel reservations, delegation meeting rooms, travel meeting schedules, U.S.-hosted side-events and other meetings, and provide other support, as needed. • Works with the U.S. interagency to coordinate substantive input in the development of U.S. position papers on meeting agenda items.
• Coordinates substantive inputs within the Bureau and with the U.S. interagency, as needed, for the creation of U.S. position papers for INL Front Office bilateral meetings and agenda item discussions.
• Provides administrative and other support to U.S. representatives within the range of his/her expertise.
• Provides administrative support to the INL Front Office for bilateral meetings and other discussions related to international negotiations and meetings.
• Supports the preparation of reporting cables on the overall meetings and INL Front Office bilateral meetings.
• Supports INL/FO/IN on drafting, reviewing and amending procurement requests and other documents required to obligate funding through the Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget lines, including contracts, grants and letters of agreement with international organizations, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Two to four years' experience in relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines
• Demonstrated skilled in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence
• Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of counter-narcotics, criminal justice, international relations, foreign assistance, or adult-training or online training and curriculum development.
• Prior experience supporting or working within the Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau
• Two (02) years of experience in providing administrative and logistical support
• Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely LOAs, used by INL in its engagement with International Organizations
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in team settings
• Strong interest in international negotiations, international organizations, transnational organized crime and drug control issues. Experience with international organizations or international negotiation settings preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, preferably with INL

LEVEL OF EFFORT

Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the Department of State: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 5 days 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL HOURS

Supplemental hours are authorized in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.

POSITION LOCATION

The physical work location is INL/SAO/AT office at State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC. This position requires consistent in-person presence at the designated duty location.

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

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.

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.