Job Description

Program Analyst

Location:	Washington, DC
Remote Work:	Hybrid
Clearance:	Secret
Work Status:	Full-Time

Position Description The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (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. This position is located in INL’s Office of Global Policy and Programs Transnational Programs Division (INL/GPP/TP) and supports the Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) and Natural Resource Crimes team. INL/GPP’s Natural Resource Crimes/Wildlife Trafficking team plays a leadership role in INL, the Department, and the interagency community in combating these crimes internationally, including regarding INL’s role in implementing the National Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking. The team’s principal roles are 1) design and management of funded projects to advance our policy goals.; 2) domestic policy development through interagency and intra-Department coordination 3) development of and participation in multilateral processes and other diplomatic and public diplomacy initiatives. The team can also collaborate with or assist INL regional offices on development and implementation of bilateral programs with a natural resource crimes component. The team works closely with other offices in the Department, USAID, DOJ, DOI, DHS, and other partners, in key international efforts, with a focus on capacity building and adoption of consistent standards for delivering criminal justice outcomes for these crimes. The Natural Resource Crimes/Wildlife Trafficking team is responsible for the coordination of all related justice sector capacity building activities undertaken by INL/GPP. The team serves as the key focal point for the bureau on natural resource crime issues such as wildlife and timber trafficking and illegal mining and their nexus to organized crime, corruption, and money laundering, and serves as a resource for expertise to the Department and various interagency working groups. The team’s work focuses on providing training and capacity building to disrupt criminal networks profiting from the illegal wildlife trade, illegal logging, and other natural resource crimes by strengthening legislative frameworks; enhancing law enforcement and investigative capabilities; developing prosecutorial and judicial capacity; and supporting cross border law enforcement cooperation. INL works with other U.S. agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to implement these programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts statements of work to meet U.S. foreign policy goals, coordinates with the interagency, and works with procurement and budgetary offices to ensure funding is secured and to monitor initiatives and programs.
• Drafts a variety of technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda and letters; assists in the preparation of responses to Congressional questions, press guidance, and interagency documents in accordance with Department policies and regulations.
• Undertakes logistical and program management support for funding agreements, including through securing specialized grants training; manage budget process including production and processing of obligating documents such as interagency agreements and letters of agreement; assist in overseeing project implementation and project site visits in country; assist with the maintenance of funding and budgetary spreadsheets pertaining to task order and program management; and provide assistance to the Branch Chief on drafting, reviewing and amending all manner of procurement requests and task orders as assigned.
• Advises on the management and oversight of programs to advance support on counter wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and natural resource crime efforts.
• Assists in the oversight, monitoring, reporting, coordination, and assessment of INL programs to ensure deliverables and foreign assistance priorities set by the Department of State are being fulfilled.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of issues related to counter wildlife trafficking and other natural resource crimes.
• Serves as an advisory resource for INL/GPP/CWT on specific aspects of planning and implementation of programs.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with office and other INL colleagues, Department and interagency colleagues including agencies involved in programming, and USG personnel assigned to U.S. Embassies that are associated with implementing programs and policy processes.
• Ensures that INL/GPP and the INL Front Office receive timely information and reporting to ensure that senior Department, interagency, and budget briefings are fully informed of developments on the ground.
• Prepares background materials and reports used in preparing reports, speeches, briefings, and testimony to articulate INL engagement.

Travel Requirements Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling. Domestic and international travel may be required for this position and will be done at the behest of the Office Director, Deputy Director, or Budget and Logistics Team Lead.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen and the ability to maintain a Department of State Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Four to six years’ experience in relevant field.
• Ability to operate independently, employing oversight over existing and future operations and procurements.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with and knowledge of the State Department’s foreign assistance process, the structure and hierarchy of U.S. embassies, and State Department policies and processes.
• Experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Fish and Wildlife Service) engaged on natural resource crime issues and the federal law enforcement/criminal justice community more broadly.
• Previous experience working on justice reform issues within the U.S. Government.
• Superior writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous international rule of law development experience.

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  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.

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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.

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