Program Advisor

The Bureau For International Narcotics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATSG Corporation is seeking a Program Advisor to support INL/Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence (INL/RCD) in Washington, DC. The adviser will develop cases, conduct research, coordinate with posts and interagency partners, and prepare memos for senior leadership.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, collaboration with law enforcement and diplomatic offices, and drafting Congress reports while advancing corruption and illicit drug sanction programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience drafting U.S. government reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Process visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards actions for high‑level officials and associated groups.
• Draft analysis documents and memoranda for cases with clearances.
• Coordinate with Legal and Consular Affairs Bureaus to ensure legal and procedural prerequisites.
• Collaborate with U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities to share information and referrals.
• Advise on expanding authorities and innovative practices.
• Support outreach to raise awareness among Department offices, embassies, interagency, and Congress.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Research and analysis

Interagency coordination

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Position Description

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.

Position Description

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) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
INL’s Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence (INL/RCD) plays a leadership role in INL, the Department, and the interagency in combating corruption and transnational organized crime internationally, including through management of several anticrime sanctions and deterrence tools. The Anticrime Sanctions and Deterrence Tools Branch implements corruption‑related visa restrictions and related sanctions programs, as well as the Narcotics and Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Programs (NRP/TOCRP). INL administers two corruption‑related visa denial authorities: Presidential Proclamation 7750 (PP 7750) and the Anti-Kleptocracy Provision in Section 7031(c) of the annual Appropriations Act. These two authorities allow the Department to deny visas to current and former corrupt officials, their corrupt affiliates, and their immediate family members. INL also supports implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 13818 (entitled “Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruption”), which implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act of 2016, as well as E.O. 14059 (illicit drugs) and E.O. 13581 (TOC). 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.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to extend for six (06) months subject to performance, need, and funding.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two to four 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.

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. Visithttps://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.

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.