Ukraine Program Advisor

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Ukraine Team and INL Kyiv to coordinate responses to inquiries from the oversight and audit community, with a particular focus on liaising with INL/EX/MCO, the Office of Inspector General, and Government Accountability Office.
• Support the Ukraine Team to conduct monitoring and evaluation on Ukraine program activities, with a focus on collecting data for outcome and output monitoring.
• Support and advise the INL/EA Ukraine Team to enable effective program funding on INL implementing mechanisms for INL Ukraine programs.
• Provide assistance and guidance to INL/EA Ukraine Team Lead in coordinating and planning aspects of activities in Europe.
• Utilize subject matter expertise and aid in drafting a variety of technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda and letters.
• Provide input to the Ukraine Team 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.
• The contractor will report to their contracting company and will receive direction from the CO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and/or Government Technical Monitor (GTM).
• Conduct research and make recommendations to Ukraine Team regarding program management.
• Review and analyze policy and programmatic documents and make recommendations based on findings to Ukraine Team and INL/EA leadership.
• Aid in conducting program reviews and assessments of new and ongoing programs and make recommendations to Ukraine Team and INL/EA leadership based on findings.
• Assist in strategic planning for INL Ukraine programs.
• Aid in reviewing budgets and providing program estimates, evaluate program effectiveness in relation to the funding expended, and aid in assessing USG law enforcement and rule of law assistance activities to determine funding requirements and whether funding is warranted and available.
• Work closely with INL/EX budget staff to aid INL/EA Ukraine staff in monitoring financial plan executions as well as assisting in the oversight of budgets, pipeline, and control of funds by appropriation and program.
• Aid in compiling and analyzing program and budget data to assist INL/EA Ukraine Team staff in tracking program execution, financial planning, and analysis.
• Aid in coordinating with INL/EX, in conjunction with INL/EA and INL’s overseas offices in Ukraine on technical requirements for program and procurement-related documentation (e.g., technical specifications, information, and level of detail for statements of work and funding sources).
• Track and monitor implementation documents/mechanisms and obligations/sub-obligations submitted by (or involving) INL/EA Ukraine staff, in coordination with INL/EX, including interagency agreements, bilateral and international organization letter of agreements, grants and contracts, among others.
• Assist in INL/EA Ukraine acquisition planning, to include conducting market research, developing inputs for government cost estimates, and drafting statement of work and other pre-award contract documents.
• Assist in INL/EA acquisition source selection, to include preparing a technical evaluation and other associated documentation and participating as a technical advisor to a source selection evaluation board or as a non-voting member of source selection evaluation board.
• Provide assistance to INL/EA Ukraine staff and as required, posts overseas on all aspects of program management, financial planning, analysis, spend plans, and execution.
• Assist INL/EA Ukraine staff with the development, analysis, and execution of programs, and track execution of programs with regard to resource availability and flexibility within country and regional program accounts.
• Support INL/EA Ukraine staff with the coordination of programmatic and budgetary justifications and responses to congressional and oversight committees, including OMB, Department, Bureau, and Embassy offices with INL/EX.
• Assist INL/EA Ukraine staff in ensuring that (1) effective internal controls are in place and adhered to in order to protect the integrity of the organization and to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement; and (2) resources are allocated efficiently, equitably, and in conformance with established policy and regulations.
• Analyze a large number of financial, program planning, bilateral, and program evaluation documents for standard and ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Provide general administrative and programmatic support to the INL/EA Ukraine Team, including but not limited to assembling briefing books, drafting reports and updates, serving as control officer, and scheduling meetings.
• Work closely with INL Ukraine Team program office staff and U.S. stakeholders at U.S. embassies overseas and other U.S. federal agencies to provide support on implementing agreements policy and procedures.
• Assist INL/EA in developing systems and methods to track program execution within interagency agreements, bilateral and international organization letter of agreements, grants, and contracts, among others; support liaison efforts within INL, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
• Travel opportunities include Poland, Germany, and Ukraine.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen;
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
• Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in working in relevant field (i.e., international affairs and/or criminal justice);
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement foreign assistance programs 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 (Note: operational law enforcement experience alone is not sufficient to meet this minimum qualification);
• 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, preferably on issues relating to international criminal justice and law enforcement affairs;
• Experience drafting U.S. government reports and documents or the equivalent, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Eastern European issues.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience related to international criminal justice and law enforcement programs, including U.S. diplomatic initiatives to support capacity building in foreign partner governments.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with auditors.
• A minimum of (5) years of experience with State Department and U.S. interagency coordination.
• Demonstrated significant expert knowledge of U.S. criminal justice and law enforcement policy and programs.

 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 Corporation’s 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.