Administrative Support Officer (INL)

The Celestar Corporation has been issued a task order to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). As a result, we’re looking for a Administrative Support Officer who will be seated in Washington, DC. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to post for this challenging opportunity.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the Contractor may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.

POSITION LOCATION: The physical work location is the INL/AP office at State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year with the option to exercise Two (2) option periods, subject to performance, need, and funding.

BACKGROUND

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.

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. 
 

Since 2005, INL's Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP) has supported USG national security foreign affairs priorities by supporting INL office sections in the U.S. embassies located in Islamabad, Pakistan and Kabul, Afghanistan. As the foreign assistance funds associated with these countries have grown, INL/AP has had to dramatically expand its Washington, D.C. capabilities and staff to properly administer these foreign assistance programs in the areas of counternarcotics, rule of law, police training, mentoring, commodity transfers, and infrastructure improvements. To date, these programs have built useful relationships and positive results across 
each country.

TRAVEL: Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.

TRAINING

This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
 

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the INL/KM/CET office in Washington, DC: Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. T
 

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to exercise four (04) one-year option periods, subject to performance, need, and funding. 

 DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Provide support to the current Office Management Specialist (OMS) to assist the Office Director, Deputy Director, and all staff officers in producing routine correspondence.
•  Pick up and deliver packages between offices or interagency, as required.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• File, shred, and conduct paper management, as required.
• Conduct time-and-attendance management, including annual leave, sick leave, and travel

Write

• Prepare forms, draft replies, and routine correspondence.
• Compose correspondence; typical subjects include administrative matters, letters of acknowledgment, general office policies, acceptance of invitations, and cancellation of conferences.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, cables, or other documents by utilizing word processing systems. Ensure the use of correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and conformance to style.

Schedule

• Meet with working level interlocutors on administrative matters in accordance with Director and Deputy Director's instructions.
• Contact other personnel to attend meetings, as appropriate to the subject matter.
• Schedule large meetings and conferences. Select