ICITAP Global Watchlisting Advisor

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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a part time Global Watchlisting Advisor. This position will be responsible for implementing a DOJ/ICITAP global program involving training and mentorship in prioritized partner nations to create a consolidated watchlist containing the identities of known or suspected terrorists for screening, investigative and intelligence purposes. The Advisor will regularly report to the Program Director and the Global Watchlist team and coordinate activities with the Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and provide guidance on best practices related to the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a national-level terrorist watchlist.
• Mentor foreign countries in developing institutionalized, human rights-based processes for collecting, sharing, and utilizing information.
• Draft and assist in the creation of standard operating procedures that include operational aspects of watchlisting, as well as legal and privacy safeguards such as redress, oversight, and data vetting.
• Design an individually tailored watchlisting enterprise implementation plan in partnership with the host country.
• Guide establishment of a National Interagency Watchlisting Working Group.
• Advise on the development of a national-level watchlist database and requisite connectivity to current systems.
• Ensure watchlist data interoperability with existing domestic or international screening systems and tools.
• Independently conduct meetings and lead project activities.
• Serve as one of ICITAP's points of contact for all represented national security agencies in identified partner nation and act as one of the principal liaisons between ICITAP & U.S. Embassy in the respective countries.
• Plan, develop, and implement programs, policies, and procedures that result in the effective sharing of information within the identified partner nation while protecting intelligence and law enforcement sources and methods, operational equities, and privacy.
• Coordinate all ICITAP funded CT/CVE watchlist funded activities including but not limited to ICITAP technical contributions and preparation and execution of short-term and long-term training/event schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience. Graduate of a certified federal, state or municipal police academy.
• Fifteen years of experience assigned to an accredited federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent. Five years of international experience working in counterterrorism or a related field.
• Experience working independently and without direction. Proficient in Microsoft 365 or equivalent
• Experience working with or in the U.S. intelligence community and foreign governments on sensitive policy, programming, and/or operational matters.
• Experience as an instructor, trainer, or advisor on criminal justice programs is preferred.
• Experience working in the U.S. interagency with watchlisting, targeting and screening efforts. Efforts should include an understanding of how the U.S. watch listing process was developed and organized post-9/11, how classified information is sourced/stored in a watchlist and how the unclassified screening identities are made available for screeners and law enforcement to access.
• Understanding of how U.S. watchlisting guidance was created to facilitate interagency sharing and guide the watchlisting process along with familiarity of the laws which support the ability for the U.S. interagency to perform watchlisting and screening.
• Ability to utilize his/her understanding of the U.S. watchlisting process for application and adaption of relevant and obtainable processes in partner countries.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and liaise cross culturally with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to independently manage time, program objectives, and relationships.
• Overseas experience is strongly preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Counterterrorism investigative experience
• Intelligence background
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Familiarity with the conduct of operations working in and around an embassy or consulate.
• Familiarity with international watch listing capacity building programs.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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