ICITAP Senior Law Enforcement Advisor - CIBP

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical defense and security programs. We seek a part-time advisor for the Global Countering Iranian-Backed Proxies Program to guide strategy, run trainings, and lead assessments and equipment donations worldwide.

You will work with ICITAP Headquarters to strengthen bilateral and regional counterterrorism capacity and prepare regular reports while coordinating rapid deployment of experts to partner nations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, justice studies, public policy or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of Hizballah and other Iranian-backed proxies.
• 10–15 years’ experience in law enforcement; senior leadership preferred.
• Ability to liaise effectively with partner governments, foreign officials, and international organizations.
• Experience with capacity building and strategy development in law enforcement and counterterrorism.
• Experience conducting trainings and workshops with culturally diverse participants.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and diplomacy in fast-paced environments.
• Clearable: US citizens only; requires US Government Clearance (Secret).

Responsibilities

• Engage with partner countries, organizations, and officials to strengthen regional capacity for countering Iranian influence and Hizballah activities.
• Develop shared understanding of threat, exchange best practices, and identify gaps and needs.
• Provide guidance on direction, strategy, and program needs.
• Provide training and mentorship via workshops and equipment donations to bolster counterterrorism skills.
• Facilitate rapid deployment of subject-matter experts for identified partner nations.
• Contribute to program activities and reporting on outcomes.
• Assess partner countries’ capacities for counterterrorism in law enforcement.
• Draft after-action reports and bi-weekly/monthly/quarterly progress reports.
• Conduct regular TDY travel for mentorship, evaluation, and donations.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Hizballah knowledge

Law enforcement experience

Diplomacy

Training delivery

Capacity building

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, justice studies, public policy or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP). https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries. Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs.

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a 3 x qualified candidate to serve as a part-time advisor for the Global Countering Iranian-Backed Proxies Program. This position will be responsible for providing guidance on the overall strategy and approach of the program and spearheading solutions to identified gaps. This position will also be responsible for conducting various trainings, workshops, assessments, and equipment donations to law enforcement and counterterrorism agencies around the world. In this position, the candidate will also work closely with ICITAP Headquarters staff to continue US Government and partner countries’ efforts to strengthen bilateral and regional capacity for countering malign Iranian influence and Hizballah's activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage with partner countries, organizations, and relevant officials to assess and strengthen bilateral and regional capacity for countering malign Iranian influence and Hizballah’s activities.
• Engage with partner countries and organizations to develop a common understanding of the threat, exchange best practices, and identify gaps and further assistance needs.
• Provide guidance on the direction, strategy, and needs of the program.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship via workshops, trainings, equipment donations etc. to bolster counterterrorism skillsets for law enforcement professionals.
• Facilitate rapid deployment of subject-matter experts to provide technical assistance in the identified partner nation.
• Contribute to the development of program activities and reporting on outcomes.
• Assess partner countries’ existing capacities for counter terrorism in law enforcement, particularly as it relates to the program’s objective.
• Drafting after action reports, as well as bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to summarize activities and track progress of the project.
• Conduct regular TDY travel to selected countries for the purpose of mentorship, evaluation, assessment, and equipment donations efforts.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, justice studies, public policy or related field; preferred Master’s degree.
• Intimate knowledge of Hizballah and other Iranian-backed proxies
• Minimum ten to fifteen years’ experience in law enforcement, with preferred senior leadership rank.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with partner governments, foreign officials, and international organizations.
• Knowledge and experience working with capacity building and strategy development in the law enforcement and counter terrorism arena.
• Experience with conducting trainings and workshops with culturally diverse participants.
• Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgement and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Clearable: Position is advertised for US citizens only and requires US Government Clearance. Secret

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with foreign assistance projects and USG processes to include interagency agreements
• Experience engaging regional and international partners, including INTERPOL and the United Nations

Compensation Details:

442.38/day

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:

10/19/2026 - 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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