The 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 INL Anti-Corruption Policy Analyst who will be seated in Washington, DC. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.
 
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for the position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret 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. The INL Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Vendor of the Government’s intent to exercise an option prior to the end of each performance period in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.
 
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.
In December 2021, Secretary of State Blinken established the position of Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption (CGAC) to integrate and elevate anti-corruption efforts at the Department of State. The coordinator is administratively based in the INL Front Office (INL/FO) and represents anti-corruption equities across the Department. The Coordinator’s team plays a key role in guiding the Department’s implementation of the first-ever U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption; engaging on anti-corruption priorities with foreign governments, civil society, academia, the private sector, Congress, and the American public; and coordinating anti-corruption lines of effort both within the Department and externally with the interagency and other stakeholders. The requirements of these responsibilities have increased dramatically due to the Biden-Harris Administration’s elevation of corruption as a national security priority under National Security Study Memorandum-1 (NSSM-1).

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
The Anti-Corruption Management Analyst (referred to as Analyst for the remainder of the document) will serve in a several person unit, reporting to the Team Lead or his/her designee. The Analyst will support the design and implementation of anti-corruption policy, doctrine, and other lines of engagement the Department. The Analyst will support the Coordinator’s participation in internal anti-corruption policy processes and coordination mechanisms by gathering information, engaging with counterparts from the Department, the Interagency, and wider stakeholders. In addition, the Analyst will support the Coordinator’s external engagements, including assisting in the preparation of remarks and other materials for public engagements. The Analyst will also support efforts to expand Department messaging on anti-corruption, including through supporting the work of the team in developing new partnerships with civil society and the private sector. The Analyst will also support the team’s efforts to expand anti-corruption expertise and training within the Department, including assisting in developing new anti-corruption knowledge products, in coordination with INL’s Office of Knowledge Management and other relevant stakeholders. Finally, the Analyst would support the team’s efforts to expand the Department and INL strategic and over-the-horizon analysis of corruption and anti-corruption countermeasures, to include research and analysis on new legislative initiatives and responses to Congressional requirements.

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 the labor category: Program/Management Analyst Level 4.

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.

LOCATION
The physical work location is HST Main State Building, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520.

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. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
Travel related training (i.e., FACT (CT650), HTSOS-C etc.), may be required, if applicable. The contractor’s Program Manager (PM) shall coordinate with INL/EX/GAPP to determine if applicable and if INL CO’s approval is required prior. All other training requires INL CO approval.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Support the Coordinator’s efforts to advance wide ranging anti-corruption initiatives with the aim of elevating the fight against corruption as a key element of U.S. foreign policy.
  • Guide the Coordinator’s participation in meetings with Bureau, Department, interagency, intergovernmental, and outside organizations on issues related to anti-corruption.
  • Support efforts to cultivate and develop contacts with partner federal agencies, including DOJ, Treasury, and Commerce.
  • Assist the Coordinator’s team in developing and strengthening coordination mechanisms within the Department; support the coordinator’s outreach to interagency partners, including Treasury, USAID, and Commerce.
  • Coordinate and develop effective lines of communication within INL, the Department, and with interagency counterparts engaged in advancing anti-corruption policies and programs to ensure consistent and complementary approaches.
  • Aid efforts to build partnerships with civil society and the private sector to identify and share information on subjects relevant to the topic of countering corruption and promote wider dissemination, including efforts to disseminate knowledge in this field across INL, the Department, and with wider stakeholders.
  • Analyze corruption qualitative and quantitative data to inform internal and public reporting on corruption trends around the world.
  • Advise on the development and implementation of corruption reporting methodologies, including supporting consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the Coordinator’s engagement with the U.S. Congress on anti-corruption issues, including by assisting on development of testimony, briefings, and feedback on legislative proposals and reporting requirements. Support the Coordinator’s responses to other oversight requests.
  • Support the development of strategic and over-the-horizon analysis of corruption and corruption countermeasures, including analysis of new legislative initiatives.
  • Assist efforts to expand anti-corruption expertise and training within the Department, in coordination with INL’s Office of Knowledge Management and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide input, analysis, and expert advisory support on anti-corruption-focused foreign assistance projects.
•  Support the team’s efforts to expand Department public-facing messaging on anti-corruption as a core public diplomacy priority, including contributing to the development of press materials such as press releases, speeches, and social media posts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident;
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
• A Master’s or equivalent postgraduate degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the primary duties of this position, including but not limited to Law, International Affairs, Political Science, or Public Administration.
• Six to ten years’ experience in relevant field;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Demonstrated previous experience in government, civil society, think tanks, or the private sector working on anti-corruption-related policy or regulatory issues, or on advancing programmatic initiatives related to anti-corruption.
• Demonstrated experience leading or substantively contributing to anti-corruption-related advocacy campaigns, regional foreign policy efforts, government initiatives, academic or policy-oriented research projects; advising private sector entities on issues related to anti-corruption; or advising on the development of U.S. foreign policy in a particular country or region on issues such as countering corruption and promoting transparency.
• Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with team members, advocate effectively within and outside the organization to achieve objectives, and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated superior writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

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.