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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) is part of the Under Secretariat for Arms Control and International Security (T) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation.
This position will be located in the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) in the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. The position will provide advice and implement security assistance projects to enhance the maritime narcotics interdiction capabilities of the Colombian navy and its constituent components, the Coast Guard and Marines.
The Maritime Interdiction Advisor will strengthen the institutional capacity of Colombia’s naval, coastal, and riverine forces involved in the interdiction of narcotics trafficking and the disruption of organized crime activities in the maritime environment. The advisor will also work with colleagues and counterparts in the U.S. Government and the Government of Colombia to foster cooperation among interdiction efforts throughout Colombia’s security forces. The advisor will reside in Bogota with considerable time spent traveling and working in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities
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INL Maritime Interdiction Advisor
INL Maritime Interdiction Advisor
| Location: | Bogotá, Colombia | |
| Remote Work: | No | |
| Clearance: | Secret | |
| Work Status: | Full-Time | |
| Travel Requirements: | Regular travel to rural areas, coastal towns, and occasionally to large cities throughout Colombia |
ATSG is actively seeking candidates for a potential upcoming contract. This position is contingent upon award, and hiring decisions will be finalized once the contract is granted.
Position Description
ATSG is presently identifying candidates for Maritime Interdiction Advisor in Bogotá, Colombia, in support of INL.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) is part of the Under Secretariat for Arms Control and International Security (T) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation.
This position will be located in the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) in the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. The position will provide advice and implement security assistance projects to enhance the maritime narcotics interdiction capabilities of the Colombian navy and its constituent components, the Coast Guard and Marines.
The Maritime Interdiction Advisor will strengthen the institutional capacity of Colombia’s naval, coastal, and riverine forces involved in the interdiction of narcotics trafficking and the disruption of organized crime activities in the maritime environment. The advisor will also work with colleagues and counterparts in the U.S. Government and the Government of Colombia to foster cooperation among interdiction efforts throughout Colombia’s security forces. The advisor will reside in Bogota with considerable time spent traveling and working in the field.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Bogota-based INL Organized Crime and Counternarcotics Division Chief or his/her designee, the Maritime Interdiction Advisor will perform the following duties:
- Coordinates and monitors assigned INL-sponsored activities in support of Colombian counter narcotics operations in maritime areas.
- Develops and maintains diplomatic and personal relationships with Colombian navy leadership, up to and including admirals. Serves as INL’s primary contact with counterparts in the Colombian navy, Coast Guard, and Marines.
- Advises the Colombian navy on specific matters related to maritime counter narcotics operations to include equipment acquisitions, training, maintenance and logistical support. Supports coastal and riverine interdiction units with tactical and strategic advice. Advises INL leadership on all aspects of tactical operations and capacity building efforts.
- Coordinates and manages a long-term, advanced acquisition plan and supervises the execution of equipment procurements under that plan. Assists in defining commodity procurement requirements and preparation of related project documentation. Prepares statements of work (SOWs) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases as required and coordinates directly with the INL Contracting Officer to ensure the timely acquisition of required equipment and services.
- Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to provide oversight for any contracts awarded to provide goods or services in support of Colombian maritime interdiction efforts. Provides advice and coordination in matters pertaining to commodity maintenance and field support.
- Designs and maintains a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, including appropriate performance indicators, to measure progress toward bilaterally agreed goals for each project. Conducts field surveys, evaluations, and special studies as required in support of the maritime interdiction program. Continuously evaluates the performance of Colombian agencies operating in conjunction with INL assets and resources and advises INL leadership accordingly.
- Determines maritime training requirements, coordinates request for training, coordinates the use of mobile training teams, and conducts small-scale, on-the-job training as feasible.
- Supports Colombian Navy Intelligence (JINA) with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I). Determines equipment and training requirements to support JINA. Works closely with DEA and UK partners to ensure effective end use monitoring procedures and intelligence practices.
- Ensures that USG-provided commodities are effectively utilized and that there is no fraud, waste, or mismanagement in the program through continuous oversight responsibility and end use monitoring (EUM) in the operational area.
- Assists in program budget preparation and planning.
- Briefs visiting Department leaders, Congressional representatives, and other visiting officials on the status of USG-GOC maritime narcotics interdiction projects. Assists in developing itineraries and in escorting official travelers, as directed. Drafts written products (weekly and monthly reports, cables, and other documents) to describe the program to various audiences.
- When required, perform the role of Duty Officer.
- Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security and Medical clearances. Department of State Ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required).
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in maritime counternarcotics interdiction as part of the Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marines; or,
- An associate’s degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in maritime counternarcotics interdiction as part of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marines; or,
- A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in maritime counternarcotics interdiction, Coast Guard, or time served in the U.S. Navy/Marines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite.
- Demonstrated Spanish language ability at the Foreign Service Institute Level R/3, S/3 or the Defense Language Proficiency test (DLPT) level 3/3 is required.
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in Latin America in advising or training foreign nationals or procuring services and equipment to support maritime operations.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing security assistance programs, particularly Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.
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.