Program Advisor

Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for a
PROGRAM ADVISOR
position located in Washington, DC. This will be a contract role within the U.S. Department of State. The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (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.

The Office of Knowledge Management, Technical Advisory Division (INL/RCD/TAD) provides policy guidance and technical assistance to INL program offices in addressing a full range of global criminal justice issues in over 70 partner countries, including police, justice-sector and corrections development programs. INL/RCD provides subject matter expertise to the Bureau in assessing, evaluating, and designing criminal justice development assistance programs, as well as developing strategic partnerships with state, county, municipal, and federal corrections, law enforcement, and justice sector agencies to bring up-to-date and relevant expertise to bear on INL programs. INL/RCD also conducts pre-deployment training for many of INL's advisors before they deploy to their assignments.

This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.
Position Overview
TITLE: Program Advisor

LOCATION: Washington, DC.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

CLOSING DATE: January 13, 2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to extend for six (06) months subject to performance, need, and funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draw on subject matter expertise (SME) in criminal justice sector assistance and program management involving U.S. government funding to support a wide range of INL program activities, including financial support, vetting, logistics support for program activities, and procurement. Develop guidance and processes to ensure transparency and oversight monitoring over the expenditure of funds provided to implementers.
• Liaise with appropriate counterparts of relevant U.S. interagency, state and local criminal justice agencies and institutions, civil society, private sector, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations to coordinate on relevant criminal justice and foreign assistance trends, best practices, policies, and programs.
• Attend Bureau/Post, interagency, and international meetings and events to support INL SMEs, as requested by the relevant INL Director or designee. Participate, as needed, in conferences, dialogues, and similar events on international criminal justice issues.
• In close coordination with USDHs, draft and contribute to reporting cables, memoranda, briefing materials, and other written products that support the execution and communication of INL/RCD assessments, study visits, and trainings.
• Strengthen and create connections between program offices and internal tools and services (Assessments, study visits, state and local partner engagements and SME consultations.).
• Analyze whether RCD tools and resources fulfill customer needs and provide feedback to adjust and/or develop tools/resources in close coordination with USDHs.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• Two to four years' experience in relevant field;
• Demonstrated knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs
• 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;
• Experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working closely with INL; and
• 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.

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of INL/RCD: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.

TELEWORK
If applicable, telework is authorized only with prior INL Office Director, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer's Representative approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies

POSITION LOCATION
The physical work location is the INL/RCD office at State Annex (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St., NW Washington, DC.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret.

This position is contingent upon award of contract of BPA Call.
About Creative Corrections
At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified individuals. These relationships are built on trust, respect, and an assurance each person feels valued. We offer a strategic Total Compensation Package for qualified employees. In the end, we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of the Company and provide the services our customers rely upon.

In addition, we are honored to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and are equally proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating a diversified workplace where everyone feels valued and respected because of their differences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.