Anti-Money Laundering/Transitional Crime Program Advisor (23-013)

Description

Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for a position as an ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING/TRANSNATIONAL CRIME PROGRAM ADVISOR located in Washington, DC. This will be a contract role with the Department of State. 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 (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 Global Programs and Policy (INL/GPP) engages in multilateral and bilateral diplomatic and programmatic efforts to promote USG foreign policy and national security interests in a range of priority crime issues including; anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and combating terror finance, border security, cybercrime and intellectual property rights, environmental crime/wildlife trafficking, and organized crime. INL/GPP Transnational Programs Team plays a leadership role in INL, the Department, and the interagency community in combating transnational crime issues including money laundering and illicit finance. The team’s principal roles are 1) domestic policy development through interagency and intra-Department coordination; 2) development of and participation in multilateral processes and other diplomatic and public diplomacy initiatives; and 3) development and management of funded projects and activities to advance our policy goals. The team can also collaborate with or assist INL regional offices on development and implementation of bilateral programs with an anti-money laundering component. The team works closely with other elements of the Department; Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of the Treasury (USDT), and other partners, in several key international efforts, with a focus on adoption of international standards, fostering international cooperation, processes to promote concrete follow-up action and capacity building.

The Transnational Programs Team is responsible for the coordination of all anti-money laundering law enforcement training and technical assistance activities undertaken by INL/GPP. The team serves as the key focal point for the bureau on money laundering and illicit finance issues and serves as a resource for expertise to the Department and various interagency working groups.

This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.

POSITION OVERVIEW
TITLE: Anti-Money Laundering/Transnational Crime Program Advisor
LOCATION: Washington, DC,
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Top Secret security clearance is required for this position however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Top Secret security clearance.
CLOSING DATE: June 7, 2023

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Anti-Money Laundering/Transnational Crime Program Advisor serves as an anti-money laundering/illicit finance advisor for the Global Programs and Policy Office of INL and provides assistance in aspects of these programs. The Advisor’s work will principally focus on INL’s money laundering/illicit finance law enforcement training and technical assistance programs with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. law enforcement agencies, but will engage in each of the other aspects of the team’s work upon request. The Advisor will serve as the principal INL Bureau-wide Technical Advisor for these issues, providing expert input to support programming on other INL/GPP teams and in other INL offices (principally geographic program offices), as detailed further below.

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) years, subject to performance, need, and funding.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Aids in reviewing budgets and providing program estimates; evaluates program effectiveness in relation to the funding expended; aids in assessing USG law enforcement assistance activities to determine funding requirements and whether funding is warranted and available.
• Provides knowledge and expertise in various aspects of money laundering and illicit finance, policy issues, and program activities to INL/GPP (including other global programs) and to other offices across INL, including geographic program offices.
• Establishes and maintain professional relationships with office, other INL colleagues, members of USG law enforcement agencies involved in programming, and USG personnel assigned to U.S. Embassies that are associated with particular implementation programs and policy processes.
• Works as part of a small team responsible for managing centrally managed anti-money laundering/illicit finance programming along with other transnational crime issues.
• Assists in strategic planning for programs.
• Utilizing subject matter expertise, aids in drafting a variety of technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda and letters; provides input to the Branch Chief as a subject matter expert regarding Congressional testimony or responses to questions, press guidance, and interagency, bilateral, and multilateral agreements in accordance with Department policies and regulations and relevant legislation.
• Provides assistance with the coordination of law enforcement agencies, intra-agency, other agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), advising them of stated policy on program issues including briefings, both written and oral, to senior officials on outcome of meetings.
• Conducts assessments of the status and effectiveness of country anti-money laundering regimes, identifies shortcomings, reform, technical assistance needs, and recommends programmatic approaches in response.
• Reviews and analyzes policy and programmatic documents and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Remains up to date on international standards and frameworks, including particularly Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, country recommendations, and meetings, including by liaising with Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of the Treasury (USDT).
• Assists with research, develops, and memorializes INL anti-money laundering doctrine, such as lessons learned, best practices, compilations of INL programming, monitoring and evaluation approaches, and other guidance.
• Supports INL/GPP’s centrally managed programming, including assisting in the oversight of project implementation, the maintenance of funding and budgetary spreadsheets pertaining to task order and program management, and assisting the Team Leader on drafting, reviewing, and amending all types of project documents.
• Supports INL/GPP’s centrally managed programming by providing support on the daily implementation of the program to include preparation of papers and correspondence concerning program issues and provide general assistance with the program as directed.
• Conducts research and makes recommendations to Branch Chief regarding the management of programs.
• Supports liaison efforts to within organization, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
• Aids in conducting program reviews and assessments of new and ongoing programs and makes recommendations based on findings.
• 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, and
• Supports INL’s multilateral team including contributing to the development of INL anti-money laundering multilateral objectives and strategies and their implementation.
• Provides and/or coordinates briefings and background materials upon request to the INL Front Office strategic planning unit and/or board;

• 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.
• Six to ten years’ experience in relevant field.
• U.S. Citizen
• Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures including methods of providing assistance and the Federal budget process.
• Experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience working on or academic studies related to international affairs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other transnational crime issues, initiatives, and standards (from practice, policy, or programming perspectives), or demonstrated ability to come to speed quickly on new areas of knowledge.
• Three to five years’ experience in program management and monitoring and evaluation.
• Five years or more experience in money laundering, crypto-currency, or other related illicit finance issues.
• 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.
• Professional certification related to financial crime, anti-money laundering, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under the contract conducting evaluation.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated work experience in managing complex projects which includes determining and validating requirements, managing project implementation, tracking progress, monitoring impact, and managing related budget processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, employing oversight over existing, and future operations and procurements.
• Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Treasury) engaged on money laundering and illicit finance issues and the federal law enforcement/criminal justice community.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, in a timely and concise manner, interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain, and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies, and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials.

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this position will be the core hours of the Department of State: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.
TELEWORK
This position has been designated as 60% telework and will require the incumbent to report to the physical work location four (04) times per federal government pay period. This designation does not guarantee telework privileges for the contractor employee; INL reserves the right to expand the requirement for in-person presence at the physical work location if the contractor employee is unable to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position remotely. INL may also require the incumbent to report to the physical work location additional days within a pay period as required to support office or program needs.

Telework must be authorized in advance by the INL/GPP Office Director, INL Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.

POSITION LOCATION
The physical work location is the INL/GPP office at Columbia Plaza (SA-1), 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, DC.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
A Top Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the Contractor may begin work with an interim Top Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.

ABOUT CREATIVE CORRECTIONS

At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified individuals. These relationships are built on trust, respect, and an assurance each person feels valued. We offer a strategic Total Compensation Package for qualified employees. In the end, we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of the Company and provide the services our customers rely upon.

In addition, we are honored to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and are equally proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating a diversified workplace where everyone feels valued and respected because of their differences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.