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Description
Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for a Senior 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.
Mission of 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.
Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Arms Control and International Security (T) within the Department of State (DOS). INL's mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation.
This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TITLE: Senior Advisor
LOCATION: Washington, DC.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) is required for this position. However, the contractor may begin work with an interim Top Secret while they await their full TS security clearance, and their workload shall match that of their clearance level. Prior to requesting SCI, a full Top Secret is required.
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Advisor serves as a principal counselor to the Assistant Secretary for INL and Under Secretary for T, Front Office leadership on transnational organized crime (TOC) and emerging global security threats, and strategic integration across T Bureau functions. The position provides senior-level strategic analysis, policy integration, and advisory support to INL and T. This position requires a deep understanding of transnational criminal organizations and other T Bureau equities, including arms control, political-military affairs, terrorism, emerging threats, and AUKUS; extensive senior-level experience in national security, foreign policy, law enforcement, or related fields across government, international organizations, or strategic advisory roles; and strong leadership judgement and communication skills.
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
Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/FO Chief of Staff or his/her designee, the Senior Advisor will perform the following duties:

• Advise INL and T Front Office leadership on TOC and counternarcotics priorities, including illegal drug production and trafficking, cartel and other criminal and threat networks, and illicit financial flows.
• Provide senior-level input on sensitive TOC initiatives, including interagency operations, foreign assistance programming, and executive-level taskings.
• Lead or support strategic and policy reviews addressing evolving TOC and counternarcotics threats and their implications for INL programming and U.S. foreign policy.
• Integrate law enforcement and security approaches to dismantle illicit economies and criminal organizations, particularly in high-risk environments.
• Support the integration of law enforcement and security approaches to disrupt, degrade, and dismantle illicit economics and criminal organizations, and related threat groups, particularly in high-risk environments.
• Support the development and refinement of TOC-specific bureau-wide strategies, programs, and guidance aligned with U.S. national security objectives.
• Advise INL and T within the interagency, intergovernmental meetings, and outside organizations on priority policy issues, presenting on Bureau and Department priorities as needed.
• Support congressional engagement related to TOC and counternarcotics programs, including briefings, testimony preparation, and responses to oversight inquiries.
• Assess emerging trends such as convergence between narcotics trafficking, organized crime, corruption, terrorism, hostile state and on-state sponsors, hybrid threats, new technologies, and illegal migration, and advise on programmatic and policy responses.
• Cultivate and develop contacts with senior officers in partner federal agencies to maintain appropriate visibility on law enforcement programs, objectives, and techniques relevant to formulating hypotheses and designing programs to counter transnational criminal operations.
• Lead special projects and initiatives assigned by senior leadership. Final approval of any projects is provided by a USG direct hire.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• A minimum of twenty (20) years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge experience using Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of and skill in correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and style.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategies across interconnected subjects related to transnational organized crime (e.g. gang violence and drug trafficking, terrorism, and regional conflict)
• Experience briefing high-level Department offices, congressional staff, interagency partners, and host government officials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transnational criminal threat groups and their ideologies, strategies, capacities, and related U.S. policies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of twenty-five (25) years of senior level experience in national security, intelligence, or defense policy including roles addressing issues such as transnational crime, illicit finance, and counternarcotics, and terrorism.

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, incorporating the core hours of the Department of State (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM).
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 located at INL/Front Office's office: HST Main State Building, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
A Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) is required for this position. However, the contractor may begin work with an interim Top Secret while they await their full TS security clearance, and their workload shall match that of their clearance level. Prior to requesting SCI, a full Top Secret is required.
This position is contingent upon award of contract for 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.