International Negotiations Program Assistant (26-39)

Creative Corrections, LLC•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Corrections is seeking an International Negotiations Program Assistant for a contract role within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. This position supports the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically its Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN). The unit leads the Bureau's engagement in international fora to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues. The role involves facilitating strategic planning, working with various U.S. government entities and overseas posts, drafting briefing materials for senior-level participation in international meetings, and engaging in international negotiations. The unit also serves as subject matter experts on drug control and crime-related issues and manages Bureau foreign assistance funding. The position requires a Secret security clearance and is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Two to four years’ experience in a relevant field.
Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines.
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence.
Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.
A Secret security clearance is required; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State.
Demonstrated prior experience supporting or working within the Department of State’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau.
At least two (02) years of experience in providing administrative and logistical support.
Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely LOAs, used by INL in its engagement with International Organizations.
Demonstrated experience with international organizations or international negotiation settings.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, preferably with INL.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination of INL/FO/IN’s funding to the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IOs).
Assist in coordinating processes for and preparing for U.S. Government review and approval of legally binding letters of agreement (LoA) with international organizations.
Assist in coordinating processes for and preparing for U.S. Government review and approval of Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
Assist INL/FO/IN in its outreach with INL Program Offices to address and resolve implementation challenges and ensure that each IO is satisfying the terms and conditions of the LOA.
Assist INL/FO/IN in records management related to LOAs with IOs.
Assist in analyzing Bureau trends related to Bureau funding for IOs, including through the development of charts, graphs and analytical memos.
Work as part of a team responsible for coordinating U.S. participation in international negotiations, in support of the INL/FO/IN Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer and other team members.
Coordinate and support U.S. delegations to drug control related meetings, including the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the U.S. EU Political Dialogue on Drugs.
Provide logistics and administrative support; prepare documentation, briefing materials, and all other necessary correspondence and organizational and obligating documents related to international negotiations and expert groups.
Support INL efforts to liaise with the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) and other posts, as needed, by coordinating logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations.
Work with the U.S. interagency to coordinate substantive input in the development of U.S. position papers on meeting agenda items.
Coordinate substantive inputs within the Bureau and with the U.S. interagency, as needed, for the creation of U.S. position papers for INL Front Office bilateral meetings and agenda item discussions.
Provide administrative support to the INL Front Office for bilateral meetings and other discussions related to international negotiations and meetings.
Support the preparation of reporting cables on the overall meetings and INL Front Office bilateral meetings.
Support INL/FO/IN on drafting, reviewing and amending procurement requests and other documents required to obligate funding through the Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget lines, including contracts, grants and letters of agreement with international organizations, as assigned.