Senior Police Advisor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking a Senior Police Advisor for a Personal Services Contract (PSC) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This role provides senior-level advice and guidance to the INL Section on U.S. Government support for the Haitian National Police (HNP) and manages INL assistance portfolios, including counternarcotics, illegal firearms trafficking, border security, and anti-gang initiatives. The position offers a salary range of $126,384 - $164,301 (FS-01 equivalent to GS-15). Applications are due July 1, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Senior Police Advisor will:
- Serve as a senior security and law enforcement policy advisor to the INL Director and Mission leadership.
- Assist in planning, developing, and administering INL Haiti police reform and law enforcement programs.
- Advise the HNP on strategic planning, leadership, management, and institutional reforms.
- Develop law enforcement, violence reduction, transnational crime, and counternarcotics strategies.
- Manage assigned INL programs and supervise a team of 3-5 individuals.
- Coordinate USG-GOH bilateral agreements and draft reports for Congress and federal agencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
- Duration: 12 months base, with four 1-year option periods.
- Salary: FS-01 ($126,384 - $164,301)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to U.S. citizens)
- Issuance Date: June 16, 2026
- Closing Date: July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 15 years as a sworn law enforcement officer (with 5 years supervisory) OR 15 years in military/policing/security/counternarcotics (with 5 years supervisory).
- Demonstrated experience managing partner nation policing programs.
- 5 years experience managing bilateral/multilateral criminal justice/security assistance programs.
- Proven ability to provide oral briefings and draft analytical papers for senior officials.
- Experience coordinating with U.S. interagency, international, and host-nation partners.
Evaluation Factors
Offerors will be evaluated on:
- Work Experience (25 points): Supervisory experience in law enforcement, advising senior officials, managing complex security operations, and working with partners.
- Suitability for Haitian Context (25 points): Understanding of Haiti, experience with foreign police/military, and work in conflict zones.
- Management & Communication Experience (20 points): Effective oral/written communication and ability to explain regulatory guidelines. Interviews account for 30 points, and professional references are pass/fail.
Submission Requirements
Applicants MUST submit:
- Form SF-171 (completed and signed).
- Complete Resume: Must explicitly detail experience, dates, locations, hours, duties, supervisor contacts, education, and U.S. Citizenship.
- Evaluation Factor Document: Address each of the three factors (max 500 words per factor).
- Professional References: Three names and contact information for current/previous supervisors. All materials must be emailed to INLPSCTeam@state.gov. A single PDF attachment is highly recommended.
Additional Notes
The incumbent may be authorized to carry an official firearm. Required trainings include Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Grants Officer Representative (GOR), Introduction to Working in an Embassy, and Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course. Travel within Haiti and to the U.S. may be required.