Security and Transnational Affairs Analyst at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview




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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



SUMMARY



BSPS a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Security and Transnational Affairs Analyst for SCA Staff Support Services, Office of Security and Transnational, Affairs (SCA/STA). Washington, DC 20520. The Analyst for Security and Transnational Affairs will assist in tasks related to support for the mission and portfolios of the SCA/STA Security Team, SCA/STA Transnational Affairs Team, and the SCA/STA Senior Advisor for Regional Strategy.

Responsibilities




ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



Coordinate SCA Bureau input to annual reports, including but not limited to the U.S. State Department Country Report on Terrorism; and International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), and the Annual Presidential Determination of Major Drug Source and Transit Countries List.

• Attend working-level interagency meetings in support of efforts to relocate foreign terrorist fighters and their families from camps in northeastern Syria and other locations as required; provide recommendations to Security Team and Deputy Director on the basis of those meetings.
• Coordinate with SCA desks and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Office of Rewards for Justice (RFJ) to ensure SCA-specific RFJ campaigns align with SCA policy priorities.
• Lead efforts to coordinate and prepare for an SCA/STA-led monthly call with SCA desks and CT Bureau representatives on regional counterterrorism issues.
• Coordinate and clear draft Briefing Checklists, Interagency/Multilateral Agenda points, written and/or spoken remarks and other products as required by the Security, Regional Strategy, and Transnational Affairs teams within SCA.
• Additionally, in close coordination with other elements of SCA, the Analyst for Security, Transnational Affairs and Regional Strategy will monitor political, economic, and security developments in South and Central Asia as required, providing timely assessments and analysis, and as needed, serve as back up for security team officers.
• Serve as backup for Leahy Vetting, completing required training and helping ensure no military assistance is provided to foreign security force units where there is credible evidence of human rights violations.
• As appropriate, and in accordance with Department guidelines regarding identifications of contractors, the incumbent will represent the office and SCA Bureau, as necessary, at meetings within the Department and in negotiations with other agencies, foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations on various issues.
• Apply internal control measures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of sensitive and classified material; report instances of security violations/problems to the appropriate supervisory/ management official; and assume full responsibility for safeguarding all classified and sensitive but unclassified material and equipment in assignment area(s).

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications



Education


Bachelor's degree preferred



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics



Knowledge of Foreign Policies



NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.



DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT



Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS



As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.



Shareholder Preference



BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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