Program Manager

Summary

The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) works with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP supports both national security and foreign policy objectives. ICITAP works in close partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Department of Defense.

This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens, including Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and other individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Duties
Managing a police development project based in a foreign country, acting as an authoritative representative directing the delivery of training and technical assistance activities.
Reviewing, creating, and improving law enforcement policies and programs as they pertain to career development and training programs for police academies.
Developing methods and recommending implementation procedures for use in special training operations.
Advising the ICITAP director, deputy director, and assistant director for operations on all aspects of project development.
Reviewing current personnel and resource allocations among law enforcement agencies and programs and working closely with senior officials of the foreign government involved.
Serving as the ICITAP representative on embassy working groups and committees as directed by the Ambassador.

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen in order to qualify.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
You may be required to pass a State Department medical clearance.
You must sign a standards of conduct agreement for overseas service.
Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
**Direct Deposit**: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

**Qualifications**:
To qualify at the GS-15 level, minimum qualification requires at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: supervisory and management (command level) experience in a civilian law enforcement organization to include managing people, resources, and budgets; delivery of police or criminal investigative training activities; and budgeting and operations.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Broad understanding and experience with foreign law enforcement institutions and should have extensive experience working in a developing country.
Experience in the area of civilian law enforcement community relations, community policing, and problem solving.
Past experience as a law enforcement trainer or police training academy commander.
Spoken fluency in a foreign language is desirable (written fluency is not required).
Additional information

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Post differential and/or hazard pay allowances may be applicable, depending upon the assigned geographic duty location.

The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

**EEO Statement**: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

**Benefits**:
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required Documents

**Other supporting documents**:
Veterans documentation, if applicable.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable.
**Current or Former Political Appointees**: Please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorized employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must discl