Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for an International Negotiations 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) keeps Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.
INL’s Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN) leads the Bureau’s engagement in key international fora to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues within the bureau. Specifically, the International Negotiations Unit facilitates strategic and substantive planning for engagement in international fora; works with INL offices, regional bureaus, overseas posts, other functional bureaus, and others in the U.S. interagency; drafts substantive briefing materials to support senior-level U.S. participation in international meetings; and engages in international negotiations on meeting outcomes, as required. The Unit’s team members also serve as subject matter experts on these drug control and crime-related issues. The Unit engages with a range of international drug control and anti-crime fora, including with the Group of Seven (G-7), the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and dialogues with the European Union. In addition, the Unit manages Bureau foreign assistance funding through a dedicated budget line item.
This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TITLE: International Negotiations 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: November 18, 2025
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
International Negotiations: Support for Funding
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Assists in the coordination of INL/FO/IN’s funding to the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IO).
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Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval of, including clearance and signature, legally binding letters of agreement (LoA) with international organizations.
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Assists in coordinating processes for and preparing for USG review and approval, including clearance, Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
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Assists INL/FO/IN in its outreach with INL Program Offices to address and resolve implementation challenges and assists INL/FO/IN in its efforts to ensure that each IO is satisfying the terms and conditions of the LOA.
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Assists INL/FO/IN in records management related to LOAs with IOs.
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Assists in analyzing Bureau trends related to Bureau funding for IOs, including through the development of charts, graphs and analytical memos.
International Negotiations: Support for Interagency Delegation Preparations
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Works as part of a team responsible for coordinating U.S. participation in international negotiations, in support of the INL/FO/IN Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer and other team members.
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Coordinates and supports U.S. delegations to anti-crime and anticorruption meetings, including the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), UN Transnational Organized Crime Conference of Parties (UNTOC COP), UN Convention against Corruption Conference of the States Parties (UNCAC COSP), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
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Provides logistics and administrative support; prepares documentation, briefing materials, and all other necessary correspondence and organizational and obligating documents related to international negotiations and expert groups.
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Supports INL efforts to liaise with the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) and other posts, as needed, by coordinating logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations, including working with post to secure hotel reservations, delegation meeting rooms, travel meeting schedules, U.S.-hosted side-events and other meetings, and provide other support, as needed.
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Works with the U.S. interagency to coordinate substantive input in the development of U.S. position papers on meeting agenda items.
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Coordinates substantive inputs within the Bureau and with the U.S. interagency, as needed, for the creation of U.S. position papers for INL Front Office bilateral meetings and agenda item discussions.
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Provides administrative and other support to U.S. representatives within the range of his/her expertise.
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Provides administrative support to the INL Front Office for bilateral meetings and other discussions related to international negotiations and meetings.
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Supports the preparation of reporting cables on the overall meetings and INL Front Office bilateral meetings.
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Supports INL/FO/IN on drafting, reviewing and amending procurement requests and other documents required to obligate funding through the Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget lines, including contracts, grants and letters of agreement with international organizations, as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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U.S. Citizen.
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
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Two to four years’ experience in relevant field;
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Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines;
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Demonstrated skilled in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence;
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Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
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Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Prior experience supporting or working within the Department of State’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau.
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At least two (02) years of experience in providing administrative and logistical support.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely LOAs, used by INL in its engagement with International Organizations.
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Demonstrated effectiveness working in team settings.
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Strong interest in international negotiations, international organizations, transnational organized crime and drug control issues. Experience with international organizations or international negotiation settings preferred.
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Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State.
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Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, preferably with INL.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the Department of State, Washington, DC, eight hours per day, five-days a week.
POSITION LOCATION
The physical work location is INL/FO/IN’s offices in SA-1, Columbia Plaza 2401 E Street NW, Washington DC.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin working with an interim Secret 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.
