INL Transnational Organized Crime (TCO) Advisor (Human Smuggling and Trafficking, Ports and Borders, and Regional Coordination)

San Salvador, El Salvador · Administrative

INL Transnational Organized Crime (TCO) Advisor (Human Smuggling and Trafficking, Ports and Borders, and Regional Coordination)

Location:	San Salvador, El Salvador
Remote Work:	No
Clearance:	MRPT
Work Status:	Full-Time

Position Description

ATSG is presently identifying candidates for an INL Transnational Organized Crime (TCO) Advisor (Human Smuggling and Trafficking, Ports and Borders, and Regional Coordination) position in San Salvador, EL Salvador. The INL Transnational Organized Crime (TCO) Advisor (Human Smuggling and Trafficking, Ports and Borders, and Regional Coordination) will join the ATSG team and enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) on the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) - El Salvador task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The CARSI Initiative, a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador; Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Coordination (GCIF):
Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Joint Border Information Group (GCIF). Direct the development and coordinate the dissemination of strategic and informational products that serve USG priorities, especially as related to trafficking, violent crime, and irregular migration.
Ensure operations / information sharing are consistent with INL and USG commitments.
Serve as the liaison to the GCIF Board of Directors and facilitate connections with key GCIF contacts from partner nations.
Serve as the point of contact between the USG interagency and GCIF.
Human Smuggling and Trafficking:
Serve as the liaison to the PNC TIP Unit and FGR TIP Unit (including coordinating with Rule of Law team)
Identify and support regional coordination opportunities for combatting human smuggling and trafficking (such as Operation Turquesa).
Serve as the liaison to the HSI TCIU. Facilitate the implementation of the HSI-IAA Work Plan, including increasing regional coordination.
Advance efforts to incorporate gender considerations into all programming, particularly the needs of victims of GBV.
Borders and Ports
Serve as the liaison to the PNC PF Unit; identify and assess opportunities for authentic interagency cooperation with other PNC units (especially PNC TIP); Customs; Port Authorities; and military border units.
Serve as the liaison to CBP, including the JST unit.
Develop a training and technology plan for creating an analysis unit, improving entry/exit controls, and developing targeting and analysis capacity (CCAT) at airports by the DGME.
Assist in the development of a CBP-IAA to implement the CCAT program.

Travel Requirements

Position Location: 50% U.S. Embassy San Salvador; Final Boulevard Santa Elena, La Libertad. El Salvador, and 50% Field Base with frequent travel.

Minimum Qualifications

US Citizen, MRPT and ATSG background check
Education: Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree, Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 10 years with a federal law enforcement agency.
Overseas experience required, working in an embassy or with foreign assistance implementing partners.
Professional level written assessment and analysis in English.
Strong verbal briefing skills.
Ability to develop a strategy, to identify and cultivate key relationships, and implement approved strategy.
Ability to develop work plans, spend plans, and communications consistent with USG standards and adapt to changing guidance.
Expertise in U.S. law enforcement and border enforcement protocols.
English: Fluent

Preferred Qualifications

Language: Spanish 3/3, fluency is preferred.

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. Visit https://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.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.