Leahy Vetting Advisor presso TJFACT

About Us:

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations.

About this Position:

TJFACT is seeking a well-qualified Leahy Vetting Advisor to support the Department of State – INL/WHP (WHA/PPC/CEN), in Washington, D.C.!

The Leahy Vetting Advisor, referred to as Advisor in this document, will conduct vetting of law enforcement and security force candidates for training as required under the Leahy Laws. The Advisor will search up to Top Secret-level classified and unclassified electronic records, assess the information found, and recommend a course of action with respect to derogatory information on individuals and/or units implicated in gross violation of human rights (GVHR) and non-GVHR cases. The Advisor may serve as backup to other Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Vetting Advisors and work with Posts and Office of Foreign Assistance Oversight (FAO) vetters to resolve any differences of interpretation of vetting results.

Please note this role a TPC and is contingent upon a contract award.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts USG human rights vetting of military and police personnel receiving U.S. assistance, including training and other benefits, in Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere, as necessary.
• Provides subject matter expertise in vetting procedures for the Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau. Provides relevant recommendations and analysis to senior officials on vetting and human rights cases.
• Attends working level interagency meetings to review difficult cases and recommend actions regarding any derogatory information found. Raises problematic issues to senior levels as necessary. Consults with other geographic bureaus on the Leahy legislation and its amendments.
• Supports the process to review and amend WHA vetting procedures and updates standard operating procedures to ensure more efficient processes.
• Coordinates clearances with appropriate DOS bureaus and embassies involved in the vetting process.
• Coordinates with WHA Desk Officers and officers from posts throughout the Western Hemisphere to ensure timely and effective responses to all vetting requests for security forces in Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere, as necessary.
• Reviews incoming vetting requests and conducts all required checks on those unit(s) or individual(s) to receive U.S. assistance within timeframes established by Leahy Vetting leadership in WHA/PPC. When derogatory information surfaces, verifies information through appropriate channels to make a final recommendation on such unit(s) or individual(s) within required timeframes.
• Follows U.S. law and regulations and advises regarding “remediation” efforts in the Bureau to clear previously problematic units, if appropriate.
• Annually reviews the “suspended” cases to ensure they receive continued follow-up toward approval or rejection, if appropriate.
• Serves as backup Leahy Advisor for other vetters on the WHA vetting team, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (02) years’ work experience in international affairs, human rights, or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and in conducting internet research.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, to include drafting of action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance, and congressional and general correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Spanish language reading ability; able to understand or grasp the main ideas of straightforward texts, routine reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated understanding of judicial and/or police training activities and U.S. laws and regulations governing such activity.
• Demonstrated understanding of the human rights situation in the countries of the Western Hemisphere.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401-K plus match
• Paid Vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.