5+ years of professional experience in relevant field
Must possess a Secret Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship is mandatory
Strong analytical and research skills
Responsibilities
Utilize databases to vet security forces and munitions export requests for derogatory information
Complete vetting searches within specified time frames
Compile and report data on vetting requests to management
Assist in bilateral agreements related to the State Leahy Law
Develop lists of ineligible units for stakeholders
Participate in inter-agency meetings on human rights and munitions exports
Conduct policy analysis and provide recommendations on security and human rights issues
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
SR. LEAHY LAW AND MUNITIONS VETTER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of a BA degree and 5 years professional experience
Secret Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize internet and classified databases to check security forces members' and/or units' name and proposed recipients of munitions exports and FMS for derogatory information. If no derogatory information has been uncovered, approve request utilizing INVESTc ,U.S. Exports, or the FMS workflow SOP as appropriate; the State Department's official systems of record keeping for Leahy vetting, munitions exports, and FMS reviews. If derogatory information is found, inform responsible DRL officer, regional bureau, PM vetting POC, and inter-agency stakeholders as appropriate and work with relevant offices to verify the derogatory information and identify appropriate courses of action.
Complete vetting searches within designate time frames, e.g. within 10 working day of receipt from post for Leahy vetting, 30 days of receipt for applicable export licenses, and one day of receipt for certain FMS cases.
Compile data on office vetting requests. Provide periodic reports to management on vetting case load.
Assist in completing bilateral agreements with foreign governments pursuant to the State Leahy Law as required.
Develop and provide to applicable stakeholders lists of ineligible units as required.
Make recommendations on vetting procedures, when requested by management.
Participate in bureau and inter-agency meetings on issues related to human rights vetting and Leahy Law implementation, munitions exports, and FMS.
Using open source and classified resources, develop foreign country security force organizational charts.
Map credible allegations of gross violations of human rights, geographically, functionally and in time. Advise which foreign units are ineligible for security assistance, munitions exports, and FMS.
Provide support to developing individual country Leahy remediation strategies.
Same-day human rights vetting of below-Congressional notification threshold FMS cases
Assessing this vetting process and making recommendations to DRL leadership on refining the Department's FMS review procedures
Resolution of problematic cases by DRL, PM, regional bureaus, posts, and inter-agency stakeholders as appropriate
Conduct policy analysis and research and assist with policy recommendations in support of DRL/SHR policy, including but not limited to security sector assistance, arms sales, and human rights; security force conduct, gross violations of human rights, and accountability for abuses; civilian harm mitigation and civilian casualties; preventing and countering violent extremism; preventing and responding to atrocities; addressing issues related to children and armed conflict; and Women, Peace, and Security. To this end, participate in meetings across the USG and foreign policy community on issues related to security and human rights, and maintain relationships with key USG, civil society, and bilateral stakeholders and counterparts. Draft briefing checklists and talking points for DRL leadership; author congressionally mandated reports on security and human rights concerns; and coordinate with other agencies to schedule roundtable discussions on human rights topics and shared concerns.
Serve as a DRL/SHR subject matter expert and advisor on laws, policies, and procedures including but not limited to gross violations of human rights, conduct and accountability of security forces, security sector assistance, Leahy vetting, arms sales, civilian casualties, atrocity prevention and early warning, preventing and countering violent extremism, gender-based violence, and child soldiers.
SKILLS & BACKGROUND
Ability to develop professional working relationships with officers throughout the Department and with other foreign affairs agencies.
Knowledge of research and analytical methods to validate, evaluate, and interpret information obtained from a variety of sources.
Skill in oral and written communications to prepare and present analysis, to defend recommendations and proposals, and to participate in meetings and discussions.
Skill in using open source and classified information sources to map foreign security force units and actions geographically and functionally.
Familiarity with individuals, organizations, and other sources of expertise in the field of human rights in security assistance activities in the academic and non-governmental sector.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation Range: $120,000-$128,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
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