ICITAP Technical Advisor

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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

The ICITAP Program titled Countering the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Border Management Technology offers law enforcement support through a comprehensive and integrated program of training, technical assistance, and site visits to promote American interests in preventing untrusted security equipment vendors from infiltrating European Union (EU) ports of entry.

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position and should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Technical Advisor. This part-time position will be responsible for advising European Union (EU) aviation, maritime, and border security authorities and communicating with ICITAP headquarters on both supervisory and working-level tasks. In partnership with the Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT), this ICITAP program is designed to counter the encroachment of untrusted vendors, such as Nuctech Company Limited, at EU airports and border crossings where technology is involved in cargo and passenger screening, vehicle inspection, and other border security actions critical to transportation safety.  By engaging EU transportation sector officials in the procurement tender drafting process, this program will promote procurement of vetted screening equipment from vendors in the United States (US) or allied countries, which will improve transportation security and divert more business to American suppliers. This program will require coordinated activities with the US Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and various US Embassy personnel located in Europe.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise ICITAP HQ on strategy and implementation of all facets of this program, to include preventing untrusted security screening equipment from entering municipal, state, national, and regional government procurement channels in the EU.
• Identify opportunities to conduct site visits at various EU airports, maritime ports, land border checkpoints, and other locations that will install or already have installed untrusted screening equipment, including but not limited to Nuctech equipment.
• Articulate detailed explanations of physical and cyber security vulnerabilities associated with continued use of security screening equipment from Nuctech and other untrusted vendors.
• Provide ongoing consultation as needed to foreign government officials on risk analysis, cost comparisons, and security concerns related to screening equipment from various trusted and untrusted vendors.
• Conduct specialized onsite presentations, seminars, and meetings related to drafting and adopting new EU procurement guidelines that exclude untrusted vendors.
• Produce verbal and written reports for ICITAP HQ, CT HQ, and other stakeholders, which may include taking notes, drafting and editing reports, and compiling information as required.
• Work with various personnel at US Embassies and ICITAP HQ to deliver on project objectives, complete activities, and develop new law enforcement initiatives as opportunities arise.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in government procurements, law enforcement and border security assessments, international equipment sales, or other relevant experience related to transportation security screening equipment.

• Technical expertise of airport, maritime port, and/or land border security screening equipment specifications and capabilities, including equipment from Nuctech, Smith’s, CEIA, and other competitors.

• Airport and/or port assessment experience with a focus on assessing current security screening capabilities, limitations, and recommendations for new equipment and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats posed by untrusted vendors from the PRC and other adversarial countries, EU security vulnerabilities, and potential countermeasures.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce various reports, memos, and other written communications summarizing site visits and articulating necessary steps to address potential threats from untrusted security equipment.
• Familiarity with government contracts and procurement tenders in compliance with EU or US Federal Acquisition Regulations, especially regarding procurement requirements that prevent untrusted vendors from winning sensitive contracts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively work with ICITAP personnel, host-country nationals, US Embassy teams, and other individuals and organizations from the international community.
• Prior international experience and/or the ability to work effectively in a non-traditional US environment (candidates must be willing to travel regularly to Europe)
• Ability to operate windows applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a USG Public Trust Waiver

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, international relations, engineering, or related field
• Anti-dumping and price manipulation expertise, especially in relation to PRC export practices and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) programs.
• Experience as a supervisor, manager, or task force leader in a federal task force, a law enforcement agency, or a local police department.
• Experience working OCONUS for US Embassy or other USG programs.
• Written and verbal skills in European language(s) desired but not required

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