Vetting Advisor

KET

Job ID 24750062

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Koniag Emerging Technologies (KET), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Vetting Advisor support KET and our government customer in the Metro DC area. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Emerging Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Vetting Advisor to assist in conducting U.S. Government human rights vetting of individuals receiving U.S. assistance. This role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (02) years of work experience in international affairs, human rights, or other relevant fields.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The Vetting Advisor will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assist in conducting U.S. Government human rights vetting of individuals receiving U.S. assistance.
• Attend working-level interagency meetings to review difficult cases. Raise problematic issues to senior levels as necessary. Aid in responding to inquiries from posts in other regions of the world on the Leahy legislation and its amendments.
• Aid in the decision-making process to amend vetting procedures and regulations and update standard operating procedures.
• Assist in monitoring incoming vetting cables and conduct required checks on those units or individuals to receive U.S. assistance. When derogatory information surfaces, verify information through appropriate channels to make a final determination on such units or individuals. Aid in coordinating clearances with appropriate DOS bureaus and embassies involved in the vetting process.
• Aid in drafting information, briefing memoranda, and correspondence for management.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  
  

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of two (02) years of work experience in international affairs, human rights, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and in conducting internet research.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, including drafting action and information memos, congressional testimony, press guidance, and congressional and general correspondence.
• For a position in the U.S., must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident; for a position outside the U.S., any citizenship (U.S., Third Country National (TCN), and Local National (LN)) is allowable.
• The Vetting Advisor plays a crucial role in assisting with the U.S. Government's human rights vetting process, attending interagency meetings, aiding in decision-making processes, and drafting relevant documentation.
• The successful candidate should have a strong background in international affairs, human rights, or related fields, along with excellent communication and research skills.
  
  

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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