CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: The position requires a Top Secret security clearance, with eligibility for access to SCI. However, the Contractor can begin work with an interim Top Secret security clearance.
POSITION LOCATION: The physical work location is the INL/RCD office at State Annex (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20520
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award, with the option to extend for six (06) months, subject to performance, need, and funding. The INL Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Vendor of the Government’s intent to exercise an option before the end of each performance period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.
BACKGROUND
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.
INL keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Strategy Analyst will primarily support RCD/PIC by providing program design and strategic analysis advisory services to INL program offices and country sections in support of higher-level strategic planning processes and aligning assistance for results under the America First foreign policy. The Program Strategy Analyst will also assist INL/RCD SMEs and technical advisors to conduct research, review and analyze policy and program documents, and make recommendations on best practices and Bureau-wide strategy and doctrine for effective criminal justice and law enforcement reform.
TRAVEL: Travel is not authorized for this position.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of INL/RCD: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. The level of effort for this position is equivalent to a Program / Management Analyst Level 4.
TELEWORK: Telework is authorized only with prior INL/RCD Office Director, INL Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.
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 four (04) one-year option periods, subject to performance, need, and funding.
TRAINING
This BPA Call is for mandatory training pertaining to DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Office approval.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as a program management and strategic analysis, and advisory resource within INL and advise the Post/Bureau on design and implementation of INL programs and projects. The Program Strategy Analyst will provide program management advice to inform the design and implementation of INL programs related to criminal justice reform, based on strategic threat analysis and criminal justice and foreign assistance best practices. The Program Strategy Analyst will advise on INL strategy and programs across various regions, as required.
• In close coordination with USDHs, design and develop country programs, criminal justice projects, and activities, including internal planning documents, reviewing external information, and components of implementing mechanism packages for INL approval. Using the INL Program Design standards, develop and/or analyze statements of work, program plans and objectives, performance measures, change maps, training curricula, policy guidance, and other materials as needed in support of INL’s criminal justice development efforts. Assist with oversight of program implementers. Identify areas of success and challenges and refer matters for USDH final action to make adjustments as needed.
• Advise and assist on the management of projects in support of and in close coordination with USDHs, keeping USDHs informed of the details of such project implementation, progress, challenges, and recommended solutions. This may include any components of the full program life cycles: program and project design, management, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation, including procurement/implementing mechanisms, strategic planning, policy engagement, management issues (budget, logistics, accountability, risk mitigation, personnel), region specific threats and issues, multilateral affairs, press/public diplomacy, Congressional affairs, niche topical expertise (incl. operating programs in conflict/post-conflict zones), summit/event planning/execution, new team coordination and integration, assistance with onboarding/training, transparency and accountability measures, logistical planning, and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Develop tools and guidance to ensure compliance with INL property management regulations and End Use Monitoring (EUM) requirements. Support adherence to appropriate internal management control systems, including monitoring to prevent fraud, waste, and/or mismanagement.
• Draw on subject matter expertise in criminal justice sector assistance and program management involving U.S. government funding to support a wide range of INL program activities, including financial support, vetting, logistics support for program activities, and procurement. Develop guidance and processes to ensure transparency and oversight monitoring over the expenditure of funds provided to implementers.
• Liaise with appropriate counterparts of relevant U.S. interagency, state, and local criminal justice agencies and institutions, civil society, private sector, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations to coordinate on relevant criminal justice and foreign assistance trends, best practices, policies, and programs.
• Attend Bureau/Post, interagency, and international meetings and events on behalf of INL, as requested by the relevant INL Director or designee. Participate, as needed, in conferences, dialogues, and similar events on international criminal justice issues.
• In close coordination with USDHs, analyze program compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Provide feedback to USDHs on projects falling outside of program guidelines, as notified to Congress and as laid out in the relevant INL Program Framework. Assist with full compliance of all INL-funded training with the Leahy Amendment and Section 477 of the Foreign Assistance Act. Analyze compliance with INL property management regulations. Explain relevant U.S. laws, regulations, and policies to foreign government authorities and implementing partners.
• Support development of quarterly and annual progress reports on criminal justice priorities and programs, including data for metrics and performance indicators to measure program/project success; and respond to requests for data and performance measures from the Embassy and INL Washington.
• In close coordination with USDHs, respond to inquiries and participate in engagements by the Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), INL Management Assistance Visits (if requested by a program team or SAO), and other internal and external oversight activities. Identify and analyze foreign assistance and program management trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• In close coordination with USDHs, draft and contribute to reporting cables, memoranda, briefing materials, and other written products that support the execution and communication of the INL Section’s diplomatic, policy, and programmatic activities.
• Provide short-term surge support for priority portfolios in Washington and, as needed, overseas.
• Strengthen and create connections between program offices and internal tools and services (SMEs, project packages, design, monitoring and evaluation, program design consultation, etc.).
• Maintain and research programmatic best practices and process knowledge management (i.e., country program shut down, start-up, conflict-zone, and post-conflict program management)
• Analyze whether RCD tools and resources fulfill customer needs and provide feedback to adjust and/or develop tools/resources in close coordination with USDHs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S. Citizen
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Six to ten years’ experience in the relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations regarding the area of specific need
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• At least five years’ experience working in INL (may be as a USDH, contractor, or combination).
• Demonstrated experience with at least five of the following: program and project design, management, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation, including procurement/implementing mechanisms, strategic planning, policy engagement, management issues (budget, logistics, accountability, risk mitigation, personnel), regional expertise, multilateral affairs, press/public diplomacy, Congressional affairs, niche topical expertise (incl. operating programs in conflict/post-conflict zones), substantial overseas experience, summit/event planning/execution, ability to build skills of new teams coordination with relevant partners, assistance with on-boarding/training, transparency and accountability measures, logistical planning, and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with security sector assistance in the Western Hemisphere and/or Asia/Pacific regions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide the Analyst with office space, computer, phone, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all furnished property.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! Please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.
Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.