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Senior Police Advisor

Location:	Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Remote Work:	No
Clearance:	MRPT
Work Status:	Full-Time
Travel Requirements:	Regional travel is expected on a regular basis.

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

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 and make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. The INL program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) seeks to dismantle transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), disrupt U.S.-bound illicit drug flow, and expand U.S. access and advantage.

The Senior Police Advisor (hereinafter “the Advisor”) will advance counter-narcotics and counter-TCO goals by strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation and information sharing with U.S. law enforcement agencies to prevent Balkan criminal groups that work with Western Hemisphere cartels to move migrants, arms, and drugs through the “Balkan route,” harming Europe and the United States. The Advisor will monitor improper political interference and procedural irregularities that hinder BiH police agencies from cooperating with U.S. law enforcement to achieve counter-TCO goals and enhanced border security. The Advisor will also provide advice to relevant BiH officials. The Advisor will provide advice and support to the Embassy Sarajevo INL section and other Embassy sections as requested. The Advisor will work closely with officials at counterpart agencies in BiH, including but not limited to the state, entity, and cantonal police. The Advisor will also serve as an in-country law enforcement consultant on matters related to border security, TCOs, and other emerging threats as needed.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to exercise two (02) one-year option periods, subject to performance, need, and funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with a broad array of law enforcement agencies in BiH. Provide advice and other technical assistance to improve the functioning of law enforcement institutions to combat TCOs and strengthen border security.
Contribute to strategic planning and program development for targeted INL law enforcement programming.
Communicate and coordinate with other donors to avoid waste and duplication of effort. Identify opportunities for burden sharing.
Draft reports and assessments, provide input to strategy and other briefing papers, and provide oral and written briefs to the INL Director, the INL/EA Program Officer in Washington, DC, and leadership at Embassy Sarajevo and in Washington.
Liaise with U.S. Embassy agency representatives involved in law enforcement efforts.
Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of required reports, including to the U.S. Congress, INL, and Principals at the State Department and other U.S. federal agencies.
Attend and report on general law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences, seminars, and meetings with BiH government officials.
Provide advice and assistance in the formulation of the Mission Performance Plan and other strategy and planning exercises undertaken by Embassy Sarajevo, Department of State, and INL.
Participate in visits by senior officials and serve as an escort or control officer, arrange itineraries, and provide logistical support for official visitors.
Brief DOS Congressional, embassy staff, and other visiting officials on INL’s role and the status of U.S./BiH law enforcement projects and related initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Citizen;
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, public policy, or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted);
A minimum of eighteen (18) years of experience with U.S. or BiH law enforcement or military, experience briefing in English;
Three years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment;
Three years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g., intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs);
Knowledge of, and skill in, correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and style;
Basic Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language reading ability; able to understand or grasp the main ideas of straightforward texts, routine reports, and correspondence. Ability equivalent to a recognized foreign language proficiency measurement framework, such as the National Foreign Affairs Training Center’s defined level 1/1, defined as Elementary Proficiency.
Demonstrated experience working as a TCO, border security, or financial crime expert.
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee programs involving law enforcement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working in Bosnia and Herzegovina for at least fifteen (15) years and maintaining positive working relationships in a cross-cultural setting, especially with foreign officials.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with officials at counterpart agencies in BiH, including but not limited to the state, entity, and cantonal police.
Proficiency in spoken and written Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language. Comfortable working in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language at or above a level equivalent to a recognized foreign language proficiency measurement framework, such as the National Foreign Affairs Training Center’s defined 3/3 level, defined as General Professional Proficiency. Demonstration or proof of language capability required, unless the individual is a native Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian speaker.

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.

This company is subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended, which requires Federal contractors to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are therefore requesting information about race and gender in order to comply with government reporting requirements and in order to ensure equal employment opportunity.
Submission of this information is voluntary and will be kept confidential. Refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information provided will be used only in ways that are not inconsistent with Federal affirmative action regulations.

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