Program Advisor

TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

TJFACT LLC – Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Advisor to support the DoS INL/RCD/ASDT office. This position focuses on developing cases, researching information, coordinating with posts, bureaus, and interagency partners, and drafting memos for senior leadership.

The Advisor works in a small unit under a Division Chief, with responsibilities including drafting Congressional reports and engaging with embassies, NGOs, and the Hill. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two to four years’ experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement or similar programs.
• Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience drafting U.S. government reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Process visa restriction, sanctions, and rewards actions directed at high-level corrupt foreign public officials and related groups.
• Draft analysis documents for case consideration with various clearances.
• Coordinate with Legal and Consular Affairs Bureaus to ensure prerequisites are met.
• Collaborate with U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities to share case information.
• Brief interagency and Department officials; support Congressional reporting and testimonies.
• Advise on expanding use of authorities and innovative practices.
• Support outreach with other Department offices and international partners.
• Conduct research and analysis to support related programs.

Skills

Communication

Report drafting

Policy knowledge

Interagency coordination

oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department of State – International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL)

Washington, DC | Onsite | Full-Time

About Us

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-focused professional services and technology solutions to the U.S. Government. Our teams support critical federal missions through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence while building lasting partnerships with our customers, employees, and industry partners.

About This Position

TJFACT is seeking a well-qualified Program Advisor to support the Department of State – INL/RCD/ASDT office, in Washington, DC. This position is equivalent to a Program Advisor / Specialist Level 2.

The Program Advisor (referred to as Advisor for the remainder of the document) serves on a several-person unit, managed by a Division Chief. The Advisor, under the direction of the Division Chief, will support implementation of PP 7750, Section 7031(c), 3C, E.O. 14059, E.O. 13581, and Global Magnitsky sanctions, as well as provide support to the Narcotics and TOC Rewards Programs The primary focus will be on developing cases, including research and analysis of information; coordination with posts, relevant bureaus and the interagency; interaction with non-governmental sources for proposed case and substantiating information; and drafting decision memos for senior leadership. The position will also include assisting in drafting the related Congressionally mandated reports and raising awareness about these authorities through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, and the Hill.

Please note: This position is being recruited in support of a TPC proposal effort. Any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process visa restriction, sanctions, and rewards actions directed at high-level corrupt foreign public officials and those who corrupt them (i.e., bribers), narcotraffickers and transnational criminals, as well as family members of these groups.
• Draft analysis documents and memoranda for each case, based on research and analysis of a variety of sources and in coordination with a range of stakeholders (including obtaining numerous clearances), for senior leadership’s consideration and approval.
• Work closely with the Legal and Consular Affairs Bureaus to ensure legal, factual, and procedural prerequisites are met, and constructively resolve disagreements.
• Work closely with the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities in 1) distributing case-related information to ensure potential law enforcement actions involving subjects are not compromised by visa actions and 2) generating referrals for cases and further developing the factual basis for draft memos.
• Serve as a resource within the Department and the interagency community on visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards, brief working level officials within the interagency and Department, and assist in preparing Congressional reporting and testimonies.
• Advise on opportunities to expand use of authorities and innovate practice.
• Support outreach efforts to raise awareness about these authorities through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, and the Hill.
• Conduct similar research and analysis to support implementation of related programs.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active security clearance
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in relevant 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, 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 U.S. government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated exposure to sanctions, anticorruption, and/or consular work.
• Demonstrated experience and ability for successful interactions with U.S. government agencies to develop and maintain partnership relationships.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate analyses effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills to monitor, evaluate, digest, and synthesize complex, technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, while maintaining timeliness and control over multiple elements of a portfolio.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office’s applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We reserve the right to modify or revise job descriptions, in whole or in part. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.