Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for an ILEA Program Assistant position located in Washington, DC. This will be a contract role within the U.S. Department of State. 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.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Arms Control and International Security (T) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to keep Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad by providing effective foreign assistance and securing international commitments for U.S. security priorities.

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation and Cross-Border Programs is responsible for oversight and coordination of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) program. ILEA advances operational cooperation between U.S. and foreign law enforcement from over 100 countries through training academies in four regions of the world. The ILEAs focus on priority areas of interest to the U.S. government such as investigating and countering transnational criminal activities, including but not limited to, drug trafficking, border security and migrant smuggling, human trafficking, money laundering, and cybercrime.

This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.

POSITION OVERVIEW

TITLE: ILEA Program Assistant

LOCATION: Washington, DC.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.
CLOSING DATE: April 9, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Training Support and Program Assistant serves as a member of the ILEA team and is primarily responsible for administrative and program assistance for the program. The ILEA team manages the program from planning to implementation, coordinating across the U.S. interagency, State Department domestic offices, and U.S. embassies abroad.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this order will be one (01) year from the date of award with the option to extend for six (06) months subject to, performance, need, and funding.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafts, sends out for clearances, and sends papers, emails, and cables, as directed, along with approved tracked responses.
Coordinates with posts, program officers, interagency, and external organizations to facilitate drafting of program and project plans and solicitations for various implementing mechanisms, including but not limited to interagency agreements (IAAs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), contracts, and grants.
Assists with the administration and management of ILEA implementing agreements for the program including but not limited to, contracts, grants, letters of agreement, and interagency agreements. Facilitates the paperwork and procedures required to award, monitor, and close Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs), Cooperative Agreements, grants, contracts, and other relevant implement agreements or funding actions for final processing by a government representative. Serve as the first point of contact for administrative matters from implementers.
Supports the use of the ILEA Global Network, to include data entry and management of the system.
Monitors activities of implementers and reports to government representatives on the status of implementer progress towards meeting the goal, objectives, and completing deliverables. Monitors and assists agency submission of quarterly reports, including transferring data from the ILEA database (IGN) to the reporting system (DevResults) as needed. Work with the INL office responsible for DevResults to address agency issues, as required. • Utilizes the IGN to help provide information to respond to taskers on program activities. Assist in data cleanup and management within the IGN, including but not limited to, managing filing system; uploading and updating course schedules and information; etc.
Provide support for program-wide administrative process, including but not limited to templates, such as for course invitations; SOPs for administrative tasks in coordination with appropriate experts as needed such as filing systems, records management, and inventory management; coordination with program partners and implementers on administrative issues, such as POC lists and inventory. Arranges and supports meetings and events, including by reserving rooms, sending and tracking invitations, room set-up, escorting personnel, taking notes, and drafting thank you letters, and drafting and assembling to final reports.
Provides general support, including but not limited to writing and clearing papers, assembling briefing books, reports and updates, and scheduling meetings and supporting various trainings and events.
Conducts research on issues of interest and analyzes information for trends and important developments; attends relevant briefings; and prepares information and meeting readouts for inclusion in reports as requested.
Maintains program office calendar and files. Update and maintain POC sheets for the program and program partners. Implement file structure to existing files and ensure new files are managed appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizen.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Two to four years’ experience in relevant field.
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations in regard to area of specific need.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational change.
Demonstrated skilled in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence;
Demonstrated knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of international relations, foreign assistance, adult-training, or criminal justice reform.
Demonstrated one to three (1-3) years’ experience in administrative management, training support, and/or contract or grants support.
Demonstrated skill and ability in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity; including changing priorities and short turn-around times.

LEVEL OF EFFORT

Hours for this full-time position will be Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, incorporating the core hours of the Department of State (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM).

POSITION LOCATION

The physical work location is the INL/ACB office at State Annex-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.

ABOUT CREATIVE CORRECTIONS

At Creative Corrections, we strive to create a culture where we are able to attract and retain highly talented and qualified individuals. These relationships are built on trust, respect, and an assurance each person feels valued. We offer a strategic Total Compensation Package for qualified employees. In the end, we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of the Company and provide the services our customers rely upon.

In addition, we are honored to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and are equally proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating a diversified workplace where everyone feels valued and respected because of their differences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

Creative Corrections, LLC

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