Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Aug 2017
Security Specialist, Department of Justice ICITAP/OPDAT Program,Arlington, VA
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Proposal Summary:
As component organizations of the Criminal Division of DOJ, ICITAP and OPDAT are engaged in the work of international criminal justice development and reform to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions. ICITAP and OPDAT maintain headquarters offices in Washington, D.C., but perform the majority of their work in foreign countries. In so doing, ICITAP and OPDAT utilize a combination of federal employees and contractor support (including the support of foreign local labor and third country nationals).
The proposed program will provide worldwide support services to ICITAP and OPDAT through the deployment of administrative, logistical, professional, and technical labor. The program will also provide supplies, equipment, facilities, and materials necessary to perform the required functions consistent with applicable policies, regulations, procedures, business practices, and protocols that define ICITAP and OPDAT's operational environment.
Position Summary:
The Security Specialist would oversee support to ICITAP and OPDAT representatives for necessary compliance with facility, information technology, and personnel security requirements. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Specialist would work with the Recruitment and Human Resources Specialist to support the clearance process for long- and short-term technical assistance (LTTA and STTA) provided under this Program. S/he would also coordinate with the Travel and Events Specialist to ensure the safety and security of LTTA and STTA deployed under the contract.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting security operations for US Government-funded programs, especially those funded by the Department of Justice (ICITAP and/or OPDAT) and the Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics and/or Law Enforcement or Diplomatic Security Service).
- Experience in developing, executing, and monitoring security protocols related to facilities, events, and travel.
- Understanding of supporting international field operations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USG regulations, FAR preferred.
- Prior experience with U.S. DOJ, DOS, INL, USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred.
- A university degree (bachelor's or higher) in relevant field.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of development languages, including French, Spanish or Arabic is an advantage.
- Applicants must meet the following residency requirements: He/she must have lived in the U.S. three of the last five years and/or worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; and/or be a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
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