Strategy Coordinator

Strategy Coordinator

Location:
Washington, DC

Remote Work:
No

Clearance:
Secret

Work Status:
Full-Time

Travel Requirements:
This position is not expected to travel on a regular basis.

Applications submitted by 01/01/1970 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.

Position Description

The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the Presidents principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of States 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 Strategy, Communications and Outreach unit (INL/FO/SCO) is part of the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the U.S. Department of State. The Bureau is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. INL/SCO reports to the INL Front Office (INL/FO) and leads cross-bureau strategy and policy development and facilitates effective communication and interaction between INL and Congress, domestic and international media, and the general public. This position will support the Strategy and Policy Planning (SPP) team.

The Strategy Coordinator, referred to as Coordinator for the remainder of this document, will work on projects related to strategic planning and policy development in support of the INL bureau priority of becoming a more strategic organization.

Period of Performance

Please note, this is an already awarded position with an extendable contract through September 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinate the development and implementation of bureau-wide strategies, including through review of program alignment (both existing programming and proposed new programming) and contributing to specific budgeting processes.

- Confer with senior specialists, action officers, and analysts within INL, the interagency, and various external organizations to develop information, obtain clarification of divergent viewpoints, and build consensus for a course of action.

- Collaborate with staff around the bureau to ensure strategies maintain alignment with higher-level guidance, reflect changes in the strategic landscape, and incorporate performance and learning data; update bureau strategies (and communicate updates internally) as appropriate.

- Conduct defined research projects, including thorough information searches, compilation of data, and development of preliminary analyses for the supervisor or other staff officers as appropriate.

- Monitor emerging trends, threats, and opportunities applicable to the work of the INL bureau and assigned strategies, in coordination with other offices where appropriate.

- Read relevant publications, reports, legislation, and directives that may be relevant to the SPP teams activities. Maintain awareness of relevant think tank, academic, or other nongovernmental events or reports regarding topics covered by INL core strategies.

- Assist in the preparation of a variety of documents, including strategies, policy guidance, briefing materials, talking points, and information memoranda; as needed, supports INL Management Board and INL/FO-directed projects..

- Proactively identify opportunities for SPP collaboration across INL/SCO and with INL regional and functional offices, and otherwise support the INL/FOs vision of a matrixed organization.

- Coordinate with relevant offices to guide project packages or products as needed to support strategy implementation.

- Coordinate with Executive Office on budget alignment with strategy.

- Collaborate with INL/SCO/SPP on the development of the bureaus Integrated Action Plan that will consolidate bureau strategies.

- Assists in the strategic planning for programs.

- Support liaison efforts to within organization, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations

- Support the development of position papers or other documents to guide INL participation in a variety of Departmental and interagency strategic planning or coordination events.

- As needed, stand in for INL/SCO staff at various meetings or other events and prepare readouts.

Minimum Qualifications

- U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident;

- A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution;

- A minimum of ten (10) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of natural resource crime policy or foreign capacity building programming.

- Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of State Department strategic planning processes.

- Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. national security priorities.

- General knowledge of key concepts of criminal justice reform, transnational crime, anticorruption, and the rule of law.

- Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, build consensus, and work well in both individual and team situations.

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/ 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.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

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 Corporations 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.