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Gang Advisor
Guatemala City, Guatemala · Law Enforcement/SecurityGang Advisor
| Location: | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Remote Work: | No | |
| Clearance: | Secret | |
| Work Status: | Full-Time | |
| Travel Requirements: | In-country and occasional international travel (TDYs) may be required to support mission |
Applications submitted by 11/26/2025 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.
Position Description
ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Gang Advisor position. The Gang Advisor will join the ATSG team to enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) Central America Regional Security Initiative's (CARSI) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Guatemala 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 WHP is 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 Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.Duties and Responsibilities
- Strengthen host-nation investigative, operational, and strategic capabilities to counter gang and FTO threats through intelligence-driven policing, fusion center support, and multi-agency task force development.
- Provide expert advice on establishing and strengthening gang/FTO task forces, strike forces, and intelligence fusion centers.
- Mentor investigators in gang intelligence collection, case development, crime mapping, financial targeting, and complex investigations.
- Support host-nation law enforcement in monitoring deportee flights and border security threats tied to gangs and FTOs.
- Design and deliver training programs on gang structures, FTO tactics, investigative methodologies, and community engagement.
- Serve as a liaison between INL, host-nation authorities, and U.S. agencies (HSI, FBI, DEA, FPD) to facilitate intelligence sharing and operational coordination.
- Assist INL in drafting Statements of Work, budgets, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) tools for anti-gang/FTO programming.
- Provide written assessments, verbal briefings and strategic recommendations to INL and U.S. embassy leadership.
- Support the development and delivery of training content to U.S. law enforcement vetted units based on specialized knowledge.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, or related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including gang, organized crime, or counterterrorism investigations.
- Senior-level leadership experience (e.g., ASAC, SSA, RAC, Commander).
- Demonstrated expertise in gang structures (e.g., MS-13, Barrio 18, Sureños, PCC) and counter-FTO approaches.
- Experience in international law enforcement training, advising, or capacity-building.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Spanish language proficiency required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish: FSI Level 3/3 or higher (some positions require 4/4 proficiency).
- Superior oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
- Experience briefing high-level audiences and stakeholders.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, law enforcement, and international organizations.
- Experience working overseas in an Embassy environment or with foreign assistance programs and with U.S. law enforcement agencies.
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.