INL Coordinator

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is soliciting applications for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) to serve as an INL Coordinator in Nassau, The Bahamas. This position, equivalent to an FS-02 ($102,409-$150,391), involves managing critical foreign assistance programs. Applications are due June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The INL Coordinator will manage the INL Nassau office, serving as INL's primary contact with host government law enforcement and justice officials. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating counternarcotics, anti-transnational organized crime, citizen security, and criminal deterrence projects under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI). The role requires providing guidance on policy and technical law enforcement matters, coordinating with U.S. interagency partners (DEA, DHS, FBI, CBP), managing contracts and procurement mechanisms, advising Embassy leadership on criminal threat trends, and ensuring program compliance and financial accuracy. The position demands independent judgment, strategic planning, and extensive experience coordinating complex initiatives across regional institutions, partner governments, and U.S. agencies.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
• Duration: 12 months from award, with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
• Set-Aside: None specified (open to qualified U.S. citizens).
• Issuance Date: June 10, 2026
• Closing Date: June 25, 2026, 3:00 PM ET

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to obtain Secret (potentially Top Secret) security clearance, hold a Bachelor’s degree, and possess:

• 10+ years of professional experience in U.S. foreign assistance, international law enforcement, or security cooperation addressing transnational crime.
• 3+ years leading complex international program development and execution.
• 3+ years designing/managing international security/law enforcement programs advancing U.S. policy.
• 5+ years advancing law enforcement cooperation among foreign governments and U.S. stakeholders on organized crime/illicit trafficking.

Evaluation Factors (70 points total)

Evaluation will be based on:

• Criminal Justice Experience (15 pts): Law enforcement, transnational organized crime, financial crime, justice sector, counternarcotics (foreign assistance program management preferred).
• Program Management (25 pts): Designing, managing, monitoring, evaluating complex programs, especially in foreign assistance (U.S. government procurement/budget cycle knowledge preferred).
• Program Coordination (20 pts): Working with multi-cultural teams, liaising with host nation officials, USG agencies, and international community; report writing.
• Overseas Experience (10 pts): Working effectively in The Bahamas or similar overseas environments. Interviews account for 30 points, and professional reference checks are pass/fail.

Application Requirements

Submissions must be emailed to INLPSCTeam@state.gov and should not exceed 20 pages (one PDF highly recommended). Required documents include:

1. Form SF-171 (Completed and signed), which is the Application for Federal Employment and its continuation sheet.
2. Complete Resume (explicitly detailing experience for qualification determination).
3. Evaluation Factor Document (addressing each factor, max 500 words per factor).
4. Three (3) Professional References (current/previous supervisors, names/contact info). Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Veteran's preference is not applicable.

Additional Notes

The position is based at the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, The Bahamas, with required travel. Benefits and allowances, including health/life insurance contributions, annual/sick/home leave, 401K, and various DSSR allowances (e.g., TQSA, housing, education), are normally authorized.