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Aviation Contracting, Specialist Advisor IV

Input Staffing LLC

Aviation Contracting, Specialist Advisor IV

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Input Staffing is seeking qualified candidates for an Aviation Contracting, Specialist Advisor IV to support the US Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to work in on the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) contract in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

    The CARSI contract, one of the largest and most sophisticated multi-lateral security efforts in the world, provides funding for the US Government to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts.

    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.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • US Citizen
    • Must be able to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) security clearance
    • A bachelor's degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field; ten (10) years professional experience can be substituted
    • Must be FSI English proficient at the 3/3 level
    • Must be FSI Spanish proficient at the 3/3 level
    • Must have fifteen (15) years' experience in the field of logistics integration work plans, labor schedules, site-specific considerations, work requirements, milestones/timelines, and operational activities in support of an aviation program
    • Must have three (3) years of experience working overseas in an embassy environment
    • Must have three (3) years of experience in integration of training, infrastructure renovation and logistics support systems within an aviation support program
    • Experience briefing in Spanish and English.

      PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

      • Previous and recent experience (within five years) with INL and INL/Aviation programs.
      • Five (5) years’ experience working overseas within an Embassy environment. Previous and recent experience (within five years) in Guatemala is strongly desired
      • Must be able to clearly demonstrate superior administrative and management skills. For example:
        • Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
        • Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
        • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
        • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
      • Must be able to clearly demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills. For example:
        • Superior writing
        • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
          • FSI English 4/4 Level
          • The ability to communicate information and ideas orally so others will understand.
          • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
          • Experience working in a foreign assistance planning environment.
    • Prior experience with Department of State Maintenance Management

     

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

     

    • Works closely with INL-G stakeholders to analyze the content of the aviation maintenance contract’s support to the Government of Guatemala (GOG) and determine the government’s needs.
    • Define and document the requirements of the Government of Guatemala as defined but not limited to Operational Readiness Rates, parts availability for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks and non-mission capable rates (due to supply shortages and maintenance scheduling).
    • Measure the logistics integration work plan, labor schedules, site-specific considerations, work requirements, milestones/timelines, and operational activities in support of the aviation program.
    • Advises INL-G leadership in developing clear, accurate, and detailed requirements in order to ensure a smooth and successful integration of training, infrastructure renovation and logistics support systems.
    • Represents INL interests and priorities when discussing the Guatemalan contracting efforts among the multiple stakeholders both internal and external to INL-G, the GOG and other stakeholders involved with, supported, or affected by aviation program within the INL-G programs.
    • Responsible to help facilitate the flow of accurate and timely information among stakeholders, the INL Program Offices, and other Embassy and National stake holders.
    • Coordinates with program/project officers and designated contractor representatives on all technical matters that arise in the discussions on the development of the aviation contract.
    • Provides clarifications with regard to potential impact of integration on technical requirements, including inspections, testing, inventories and acceptance procedures for training, infrastructure and logistics processes.
    • Prepares progress reports, updates plans, and schedules as needed. Ensures that the results support the achievement of the bureau’s goals and objectives to the INL-G CN program.
    • Recommends approval, when required, for deviations from approved plans, schedules, and scopes of work, and based on the status and progress of all parties involved.
    • Helps identify and recommends solutions or corrective action to resolve any issues that interfere with the aviation program and with the completion of projects in support of INL-G programs goals and objectives (in accordance to agree upon terms of reference in any Letter of Agreement or LOA).
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    POSITION DETAILS:

    • Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
    • During eradication and border security operations, the advisor may be required to work more hours than the regular 8-hour a day/40 hours per week schedule and will be authorized additional hours, if approved in advance by the COR. Eradication operations may be scheduled 4 or more times a year.
    • Physical Demands - The work requires the ability to travel to and from several remote areas.
    • The work requires an above average resistance to fatigue and physical hardships.
    • The position is located Guatemala City, Guatemala.
    • Travel is anticipated and required.

    • This position is contingent upon a contract award.