Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Programs Coordinator
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking a Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Programs Coordinator for a Personal Services Contract (PSC) in Belgrade, Serbia. This role involves managing, coordinating, and supervising INL law enforcement and criminal deterrence programs, and providing expert policy and strategy guidance to Embassy leadership. The position offers a salary range of $102,409 - $150,391 (FS-02 equivalent). Proposals are due March 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Coordinator will serve as the primary INL representative for law enforcement and criminal justice programs in Serbia. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing policy analysis and program guidance to INL, Embassy Belgrade, and other USG entities on anti-crime objectives.
- Managing and supervising all phases of INL law enforcement and criminal deterrence programs, including budget monitoring, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Implementing programs through training, mentoring, and technical assistance to Serbian law enforcement and criminal justice officials.
- Ensuring compliance with INL program management policies and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with Serbian criminal justice sector officials, government entities, and international donor community.
- Advising Embassy leadership on policy and legislative developments impacting the criminal justice sector.
- Supervising four local staff and two local national third-party contractors.
Contract Details
- Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
- Location: US Embassy Belgrade, Serbia, with frequent local travel and occasional regional/U.S. travel.
- Period of Performance: 12 months from the date of award, with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
- Salary: FS-02 equivalent, $102,409 - $150,391 annually.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Individual Personal Services Contract).
- Issuance Date: February 17, 2026
- Closing Date: March 3, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State Secret level security clearance (Top Secret may be required), medical clearance, and ethics clearance. Other requirements include:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in U.S. foreign assistance or the criminal justice sector.
- A minimum of two (2) years of successful supervisory and leadership experience in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interpreter.
- Demonstrated experience in administration and management, including budget preparation, procurement, and project oversight.
Application Requirements
Interested offerors must submit a complete application package, not exceeding twenty (20) pages, via email. The package must include:
- Form SF 171 (Completed and signed).
- A complete resume detailing experience, dates, locations, hours, supervisors, education, and U.S. citizenship. Explicitly demonstrate how qualifications meet solicitation requirements.
- An Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing each of the three evaluation factors, limited to 500 words per factor.
- Three (3) professional references (current/previous supervisors, phone and email). A single PDF attachment is highly recommended.
Evaluation Factors (70 points total)
Offerors will be evaluated based on:
- Factor 1: Knowledge and Experience (35 points): Demonstrated experience in U.S. foreign assistance, criminal deterrence, program/project management, implementation, analysis, and problem-solving.
- Factor 2: Leadership and Management (20 points): Ability to make sound decisions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and manage diverse staff.
- Factor 3: Coordination (15 points): Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including host-nation counterparts and USG agencies. Interviews (30 points) and satisfactory professional reference checks (Pass/Fail) will also contribute to the final rating.
Submission Instructions
Complete applications must be emailed to Dominique Chittum (ChittumDA@state.gov). Due to system issues, applicants are advised to also CC Ms. Janette Dull (DullJR@state.gov) to ensure receipt. Direct questions to Dominique Chittum at the same email address.