Kinsley Power Systems

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.. Provide senior advisory support and guidance to the Office Director, Deputy Director, Ukraine Team Lead, and Embassy Kyiv, as needed, and directed.. Four to six years’ experience in relevant field (e.g., international relations, government affairs, or criminal justice) with at least one year of experience with international criminal justice sector programming.. A Masters’ degree in a relevant field (international affairs, global security, international law) or Juris Doctor.

program advisor

Celestar Corporation has been issued an IMMEDIATE Task Order to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). As a result, we’re looking for a Justice Sector Program Advisor who will be seated in Washington, DC . If interested and qualified, we welcome you to post for this challenging opportunity.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
A Top- Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) is required for this position. The contractor may begin work with a full Top Secret security clearance.
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.
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.
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.
The Office of Europe and Asia (INL/EA) is part of the INL Bureau. INL/EA provides policy guidance and develops, executes, and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in Europe and Asia.
Ukraine is INL/EA’s largest program and managed by the office’s Eurasia Team. The Ukraine rule of law portfolio focuses on reforming. Ukraine’s criminal justice sector institutions to build and sustain a democracy in line with Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Major lines of effort include supporting anticorruption institutions, strengthening judicial/prosecutorial capacity and reform; and more recently, supporting efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes connected to its invasion of Ukraine. To accomplish these goals, INL analysts and program officers manage an array of foreign assistance programs involving justice sector actors. These programs, funded by INL, are implemented by international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, private contractors, and the Government of Ukraine.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Advisor provides programmatic development and oversight to the INL/EA Ukraine Team. The Program Advisor will organize and participate in meetings, seminars, and other engagements to develop plans and programs for implementation of judicial sector assistance and provide other general programmatic support to further the Ukraine Team programs, including drafting, briefing, and research.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Draft contractual statements of work to meet U.S. foreign policy, support the interagency, work with procurement and budgetary offices to ensures funding is secured, and monitor initiatives and programs through federal contracts.
• Draft and coordinate the preparation of programmatic and budgetary justifications and responses to Congressional, OMB, Department, and other offices.
• Provide senior advisory support and guidance to the Office Director, Deputy Director, Ukraine Team Lead, and Embassy Kyiv, as needed, and directed.
• Respond to requests from Bureau, Department staff/program officers, and leadership for information concerning administrative and budget programs. From available background data, assemble requested information or follow-up to ensure that staff members submit required answers within the specified time.
• Advise on the management and oversight of programs to advance justice sector and anticorruption reform as well as efforts to ensure Russia’s accountability for war crimes in connection with Moscow’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• Review cost proposals from implementing partners and advise INL/EA on the reasonability and appropriateness of costs; assesses cost sharing arrangements in which multiple INL-funded projects are run by the same implementing partner.
• Assist 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.
• Coordinate with INL/EA and INL/Kyiv to advise on strategic planning in the justice sector, including advice regarding developing new initiatives and reviewing programs for compliance with U.S. and Ukraine law and effectiveness in relation to the goals of the Government of Ukraine.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of issues related to Ukraine justice sector and those elsewhere within the Ukraine sub-region.
• Serve as an advisory resource for INL/EA and Mission Ukraine on specific aspects of planning and implementation of justice reform programs in Ukraine.
• Foster interagency cooperation, including helping coordinate work between the Department of State, Department of Justice, and other U.S. Government interagency stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with members of the rule of law reform community, non-governmental organizations, and the policy community.
• Ensure that INL/EA and the INL front office receive timely information and reporting to ensure that senior department and other officials are fully informed of developments on the ground.
• Prepare background materials and reports used by INL/EA leadership in preparing reports, speeches, briefings, and testimony to articulate INL engagement on justice sector matters in Ukraine.
• Assist with designing, developing, and writing contract and grant solicitations, bilateral letters of agreement, and budget plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelors’ degree from an accredited institution.
• Four to six years’ experience in relevant field (e.g., international relations, government affairs, or criminal justice) with at least one year of experience with international criminal justice sector programming.
o Note: operational law enforcement experience alone is not sufficient to meet this minimum qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues (Ukraine), including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement foreign assistance programs, or similar type programs sufficient to ensure project work is compliant 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 assisting, and the Federal budget process, with an emphasis on foreign assistance for international criminal justice and law enforcement programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players and stakeholders.
• Experience drafting U.S. government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated previous experience working in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
• A Masters’ degree in a relevant field (international affairs, global security, international law) or Juris Doctor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a Slavic language with a preference for Ukrainian or Russian skills. Comfortable working in Slavic, Ukrainian, or Russian at or above a level equivalent to a recognized foreign language proficiency measurement framework, such as the Foreign Service Institute’s defined 3/3 level, defined as General Professional Proficiency. Demonstration or proof of language capability required unless the individual is a native speaker.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for the position will be the core hours of the Department of State: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. The level of effort for this position is equivalent to a Program Advisor / Specialist, Level 3.
TELEWORK
This is a hybrid position that allows for a combination of in-office presence and regular telework. The incumbent’s actual in-office and telework schedule will be determined by the COR and CO, based on INL policy, and is subject to change.
SUPPLEMENTAL HOURS
Supplemental hours for this position are authorized in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
LOCATION
The physical work location is INL/EA’s office within State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide office space, computer, phone, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all government furnished property.
TRAVEL
Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. The training’s do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
IMPORTANT NOTE : This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! With this in mind, please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.
Come onboard with a company that Values its Employees!
Celestar, a Veteran Owned Company, is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employee Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance as well. We also offer a 401k retirement company match, paid Holidays and Personal Time Off.
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.
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Minimum physical demands for on task positions: Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Team Members on Task (CONUS only, minimal or no job-related travel):
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Office Type Environment with Temperature Control. May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. General office environment.
Team Members on task (CONUS and OCONUS assignments, some travel):
• Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Team Members deployed to a combat zone must be physically able to live in austere conditions during off duty time that may include extremes in temperature, noise, and must not have any medical conditions that require access to uninterrupted power sources.
• Team Members deployed to a combat zone will be subject to hazardous conditions which may require them to wear a kevlar helmet, individual body armor and/or wear a gas mask for extended periods of time.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Celestar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants or employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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