Subject Matter Expert - International Operations

Knowledge Management, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Management, Inc. seeks a senior International Operations Subject Matter Expert to support a federal law enforcement customer conducting complex transnational investigations and international enforcement activities.

You will lead foreign-nexus intelligence, extraditions and treaties, and coordinate with international partners, government stakeholders, and task forces to shape strategic plans and operational execution.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of federal law enforcement experience.
• At least 5 years working with interagency and multinational organizations on joint international operations.
• Mid- or senior-level policing experience in national and international justice or foreign-affairs environments.
• Experience leading international delegations and negotiating agreements or terms with foreign authorities.
• Proven ability to build and sustain networks with senior representatives of external organizations.
• Mastery of domestic and international laws, immigration procedures, bilateral treaties, multilateral conventions, and extradition/removal processes relevant to transnational investigations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for transnational investigations, extraterritorial operations, extraditions, treaties, and international partnerships.
• Analyze foreign-nexus criminal intelligence and support identification, location, apprehension, and removal of transnational fugitives.
• Evaluate feasibility of extraterritorial operations and support overseas mission planning.
• Support deployment of personnel for permanent and temporary international assignments.
• Develop intergovernmental and private-sector partnerships that expand international operational reach.
• Represent the customer in working groups, professional associations, and engagements with international policing organizations.
• Develop and deliver international-operations presentations and training to investigators, leadership, foreign counterparts, and task-force personnel.
• Develop international enforcement strategies, plans, objectives, policy, and standard operating procedures.
• Research proprietary and open information to support program growth and operational planning.

Skills

International operations

Federal law enforcement

Interagency coordination

Multinational partnerships

Extradition treaties

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Job description

Title:

Subject Matter Expert - International Operations

Location:

National Capital Region (NCR)

Duration:

Full-time; anticipated multi-year federal contract support

Start date:

Anticipated 2027; contingent upon contract award and Government approval

Clearance:

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) - active or ability to obtain and maintain

Salary:

Competitive; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Description:

KMI is seeking a senior International Operations Subject Matter Expert to support a federal law enforcement customer conducting complex transnational investigations and international enforcement activities. The SME will support foreign-nexus intelligence, extraterritorial operations, extradition and treaty matters, international partnerships, strategic planning, and coordination with foreign and U.S. Government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support for complex transnational investigations, extraterritorial operations, extraditions, treaties, and international partnerships.
• Analyze foreign-nexus criminal intelligence and support identification, location, apprehension, and removal of transnational fugitives.
• Evaluate feasibility of extraterritorial operations and support overseas mission planning.
• Support deployment of personnel for permanent and temporary international assignments.
• Develop intergovernmental and private-sector partnerships that expand international operational reach.
• Represent the customer in working groups, professional associations, and engagements with international policing organizations.
• Develop and deliver international-operations presentations and training to investigators, leadership, foreign counterparts, and task-force personnel.
• Develop international enforcement strategies, plans, objectives, policy, and standard operating procedures.
• Research proprietary and open information to support program growth and operational planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of federal law enforcement experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working with interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational organizations on joint international operations.
• Mid- or senior-level policing experience in national and international justice or foreign-affairs environments.
• Experience leading international or foreign delegations and negotiating agreements or terms with foreign authorities.
• Proven ability to build and sustain networks with senior representatives of external organizations.
• Mastery of domestic and international laws, immigration procedures, bilateral treaties, multilateral conventions, and extradition/removal processes relevant to transnational investigations.
• Ability to operate effectively and present information in multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with INTERPOL, EUROPOL, U.S. embassy/attaché communities, or comparable international law-enforcement organizations.
• Experience developing strategic plans and policies for complex international enforcement missions.
• Established senior-level international law-enforcement network.

Security Clearance:

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) - active or ability to obtain and maintain.

Work Environment:

National Capital Region (NCR), with recurring domestic and international travel.

Availability

This position is anticipated to be available upon contract award in 2027.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement.

Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at [e-mail].