Program Advisor

Creative Corrections, LLC•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Corrections is seeking candidates for a Program Advisor role within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. This contract position supports the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically the Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence (INL/RCD). The role involves implementing and managing various anticrime sanctions and deterrence tools, including corruption-related visa restrictions and sanctions programs, as well as the Narcotics and Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Programs. The Advisor will act as a key point of contact for incoming actions, conduct research and analysis, coordinate with various stakeholders, and draft decision memos for senior leadership. The position also includes supporting Congressionally mandated reports and raising awareness about these authorities. This role is contingent upon the award of a contract for BPA Call.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Four to six years’ experience in relevant field
Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs sufficient to ensure project work is in compliance with management policies and procedures and in conformance with the Foreign Assistance Act and other regulatory procedures and guidelines
Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures including methods of providing assistance and the Federal budget process
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players
Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis
Experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.

Nice To Haves

At least one year’s experience working in INL.
Demonstrated exposure to consular or sanctions work.
Demonstrated experience and ability for successful interactions with U.S. government agencies to develop and maintain partnership relationships.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate analyses effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills to monitor, evaluate, digest, and synthesize complex, technical information.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
Demonstrated attention to detail, while maintaining timeliness and control over multiple elements of a portfolio.

Responsibilities

Support visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards actions directed at high-level corrupt foreign public officials, those who corrupt them (i.e., bribers), narcotraffickers, and transnational criminal organizations.
Assist in analyzing and improving knowledge of management processes and procedures related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards.
Draft analysis documents and memoranda for visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards cases, based on research and analysis of a variety of sources and in coordination with a range of stakeholders (including obtaining numerous clearances), for senior leadership’s consideration and approval.
Research and use government and private sector best practices to measure and improve customer service, approval workflows, and processing timelines related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards.
Work closely with the Legal and Consular Affairs Bureaus to ensure legal, factual, and procedural prerequisites are met, and constructively resolve disagreements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships throughout the Department through excellent customer service skills, project management knowledge, and a related understanding of the program office needs and mandates.
Provide feedback to management on best practices for data input, document standardization, organization, and storage related to visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards procedures.
Identify recurring issues that should be addressed by management and develop solutions.
Assist in coordinating the interpretation and adaptation of available guidelines/SOPs for visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards and aid in analyzing the issues (e.g., workflow, delegations of authority, or regulatory compliance) and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
Assist subject matter experts with the development of training modules for INL sponsored training workshops and distance learning courses for posts and State Department bureaus for INL-managed authorities, based on policies and procedures.
Work closely with U.S. overseas posts, U.S. law enforcement, and the intelligence community in 1) distributing case-related information to ensure potential law enforcement actions involving subjects are not compromised by visa actions; and 2) generating referrals for cases and further developing the factual basis for draft memos.
Serve as a resource within the Department and the interagency community on visa restrictions, sanctions, and rewards; brief working level officials within the interagency and Department and assist in preparing Congressional reporting and testimony, as well as documentation for bureau senior leadership.
Assist in developing SOPs for areas identified by Division Chief, Branch Chief, and Team Lead focused on enhancing team efficiencies.
Advise on opportunities to expand use of authorities and innovate practice.
Conduct similar research and analysis to support implementation of related sanctions and rewards programs, including the Global Magnitsky sanctions program.