ICITAP Regional Advisor

Amentum company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Washington, DC is seeking a Regional Advisor to provide programmatic guidance, mentorship, and support to headquarters and field-based teams. You will review reports, interpret directives, and help plan budgets and schedules.

You will coordinate with ICITAP and government officials, develop capacity projects, and establish relationships with host country authorities while maintaining records and supporting management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government Public Trust. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust.
• Proven experience in assessing and evaluating international development programs or projects.
• managing the budget and procurement functions of a program/project.
• coordinating and/or developing capacity development project proposals
• developing and conducting briefings for various program stakeholders; and
• writing briefing papers to support international development programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and process-related advice, guidance, mentorship, and support to headquarters and field-based program teams.
• Review programmatic, financial, and administrative reports and documents for accuracy and appropriateness; provide recommended edits, advice, and guidance for improvements.
• Serve as an expert analyst in reviewing and interpreting new and established directives, instructions, and regulations to determine their impact on complex or new programs.
• Serve as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes, and systems.
• Provide expert analysis and evaluations to management encompassing programmatic milestones, schedules, and budgetary resources planning and execution required for effective management, operations and decision making in support of a program/project or functional area.
• Research, analyze and prepare background information on the legal, social, political, and economic context in which an ICITAP program operates in order to support program managers in preparing proposals and program plans.
• Assist the regional assistant director to define and implement goals and program performance standards.
• Coordinate with ICITAP Headquarters, U.S. embassy representatives, and other U.S. government officials to design, develop, and implement capacity development projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with host country law enforcement and government officials to foster specific goals and objectives.
• Perform financial analysis to include developing and tracking program budgets, reviewing invoices, and analyzing financial reports.
• Maintain accurate records relating to ICITAP program activities and outputs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Influencing/Negotiating

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Public Trust eligibility

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Regional Advisor in Washington, DC.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide programmatic and process-related advice, guidance, mentorship, and support to headquarters and field-based program teams.
• Review programmatic, financial, and administrative reports and documents for accuracy and appropriateness; provide recommended edits, advice, and guidance for improvements.
• Serve as an expert analyst in reviewing and interpreting new and established directives, instructions, and regulations to determine their impact on complex or new programs.
• Serve as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes, and systems.
• Provide expert analysis and evaluations to management encompassing programmatic milestones, schedules, and budgetary resources planning and execution required for effective management, operations and decision making in support of a program/project or functional area.
• Research, analyze and prepare background information on the legal, social, political, and economic context in which an ICITAP program operates in order to support program managers in preparing proposals and program plans.
• Assist the regional assistant director to define and implement goals and program performance standards.
• Coordinate with ICITAP Headquarters, U.S. embassy representatives, and other U.S. government officials to design, develop, and implement capacity development projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with host country law enforcement and government officials to foster specific goals and objectives.
• Perform financial analysis to include developing and tracking program budgets, reviewing invoices, and analyzing financial reports.
• Maintain accurate records relating to ICITAP program activities and outputs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government Public Trust. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust.

Proven experience in:

• assessing and evaluating international development programs or projects.
• managing the budget and procurement functions of a program/project.
• coordinating and/or developing capacity development project proposals
• developing and conducting briefings for various program stakeholders; and
• writing briefing papers to support international development programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or equivalent.

Additional Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management
• Teamwork

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Overseas experience supporting capacity development programs.
• Program management experience
• Contracting/procurement experience

Compensation and Benefits

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $90,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $90,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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