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Leahy Vetter I

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Cherokee Federal

Leahy Vetting Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

The Leahy Vetting Specialist serves as the Bureau's lead action officer and policy advisor on Leahy vetting, human rights, democracy, labor, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons issues. This ...

Cherokee Federal

Leahy Vetting Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

The Leahy Vetting Specialist serves as the Bureau's lead action officer and policy advisor on Leahy vetting, human rights, democracy, labor, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons issues. This ...

Cherokee Federal

Leahy Vetting Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

The Leahy Vetting Specialist serves as the Bureau's lead action officer and policy advisor on Leahy vetting, human rights, democracy, labor, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons issues. This ...

Cherokee Federal

Leahy Vetting Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

The Leahy Vetting Specialist serves as the Bureau's lead action officer and policy advisor on Leahy vetting, human rights, democracy, labor, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons issues. This ...

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Leahy Vetter I

Leahy Vetter I

Cherokee Federal

Washington, DC • On-site

$100K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Leahy Vetter I 

***This position requires an active Top Secret clearance.*** 

Assist in the development, execution, data management, and management support of office and program tasks.  

Compensation & Benefits: 

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Leahy Vetter I: $100K -$114,914.32

Pay commensurate with experience. 

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. 

Leahy Vetter I Responsibilities Include:   

  • Works alongside and takes direction from the Senior Leahy Vetter II for all Bureau-related Leahy duties. 

  • Serves as a point of contact for Leahy vetting matters, including applicable embassies and consulates. 

  • Provides back-up Leahy vetting support to other regional bureaus when required. 

  • Assists Leahy Vetter II in providing daily support to Leahy vetting counterparts at post on both the policy and technical aspects of vetting. 

  • Processes Leahy vetting requests via the INVEST (International Vetting and Security Tracking) System, in coordination with embassies and consulates, as well as other Bureaus. 

  • Utilizes classified resources to research the human rights records of security force members and units nominated for training or assistance. In performing classified searches, analyze sources and content to determine whether there has been a gross violation of human rights or other derogatory offense. 

  • Reports vetting results findings to the requesting post, bureau/agency, and other applicable bureaus, per provided protocol. Verifies and assesses findings and makes recommendations to applicable officers on its position(s) regarding any potential eligibility determinations. 

  • Assists Leahy Vetter II in maintaining both unclassified and classified lists of security force units implicated in gross violations of human rights for reference in the Leahy vetting process and future eligibility determinations. 

  • Uses classified and unclassified databases, to check security forces members’ and/or units’ name for derogatory information.   

  • Assists Leahy Vetter II in compiling data on office vetting requests.  In the absence of Leahy Vetter II, participate in bureau meetings on issues related to human rights vetting. 

  • Uses open source and classified resources to assist Leahy Vetter II to develop foreign country security force organizational charts. 

  • Assists Leahy Vetter II in mapping credible allegations of gross violations of human rights, geographically, functionally and in time.  Advises which foreign units are ineligible for security assistance. 

  • Assists Leahy Vetter II in developing individual country remediation strategies. 

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned 

Leahy Vetter I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:   

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or related experience. 

  • Requires TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance. 

  • Familiarity of international standards of human rights. 

  • Familiarity of the principals, theories, and practices of international relations; ability to apply these to the Department Leahy law implementation program to promote the values of democracy and human rights throughout the world. 

  • Ability to learn about security forces, military organizations (to include common unit and rank structures), and equipment in foreign countries, especially of non-democratic countries. 

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or experience related to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties. 

  • 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. 

  • Ability to learn to use 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. 

  • Demonstrated fluency of English speaking and writing 

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal 

Company Information:                                      

Cherokee Nation Systems Solutions (CNSS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.  The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNSS is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.  For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com. 

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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

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Architectural services

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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