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Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for a Boat Maintenance Advisor position located in Washington, DC. This will be a contract role within the U.S.  Department of State. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) 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 at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. 

The INL Section at U.S. Consulate Guayaquil is charged with developing strategies and programs to achieve international narcotics control, law enforcement, and maritime sector foreign policy objectives. This includes a special focus on all Ecuadorian waterways to include the littoral and international waterways, rivers, mangroves, lakes and tributaries. 

INL Guayaquil and the Ecuadorian Navy (ECUNAV), Coast Guard (COGUAR), and Marines require the services of a Boat Maintenance Advisor (BMA) to assist in building Ecuador’s capacity to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. The program is a collaborative effort between the United States Government and the Government of Ecuador (GOE) designed to improve capacity to prevent, mitigate, interdict, investigate, prosecute, and punish narcotrafficking and related transnational organized crimes.

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

TITLE: Boat Maintenance Advisor

LOCATION: Guayaquil, Ecuador

SECURITY CLEARANCE: An MRPT security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim MRPT security clearance.
CLOSING DATE: September 11, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

The BMA will work directly with the ECUNAV/COGAUR/Marines and the Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) Special Counter-Narcotics Riverine Group (GEMA), providing specialized expertise to include strategic planning, training program development, technical advice on equipment needs, coordination with other institutions, and implementation of INL foreign assistance programming. The BMA will provide boat maintenance advice to senior Ecuadorian officials, INL Guayaquil Maritime Program Team, Consulate Guayaquil senior leadership and Law Enforcement Working Group (LEWG), and INL/Western Hemisphere Programs (WHP). The BMA will be embedded at the COGAUR Headquarters full time to provide expert advice on boat maintenance, technical training, and institutional development to improve maritime forces operational and managerial capacity. The BMA will assist the INL Maritime Program Team in establishing, initiating, managing, and sustaining of INL programs.  

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 six (06) months subject to performance, need, and funding. The INL Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Vendor of the Government’s intent to exercise an option prior to the end of each performance period in accordance with FAR 52.217-9. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Utilizes subject matter expertise, aids in drafting a variety of technical, programmatic, funding and informational memoranda and letters; provides input to the Team Lead as a subject matter expert regarding Congressional testimony or responses to questions, press guidance and interagency, bilateral and multilateral agreements in accordance with Department policies and regulations and relevant legislation  
• Conducts research and makes recommendations to Team Lead regarding the management of programs  
• Reviews and analyzes policy and programmatic documents and makes recommendations based on findings  
• Aids in conducting program reviews and assessments of new and ongoing programs and makes recommendations based on findings  
• Assists in strategic planning for programs  
• Aids in reviewing budgets and providing program estimates; evaluates program effectiveness in relation to the funding expended; aids in assessing USG law enforcement assistance activities to determine funding requirements and whether funding is warranted and available.  
• Supports liaison efforts within the organization, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations  
• Advises and assists INL-Guayaquil’s Maritime Security Team and Ecuadorian maritime unit leadership in the development and management of maritime fleet/boat maintenance programs.  
• Advises and assists Ecuadorian maritime units in schedule and unscheduled maintenance activities on all marine systems including structural, electrical power generation and distribution, hydraulic, communication/navigation, propulsion, and all auxiliary systems.  
• Advises and assists on the development and management of a technical publication and engineering drawing library for INL-supported vessels  
• Advises and assists in establishing Ecuadorian maritime quality control/assurance programs.  
• Advises and assists maritime units in logistics management to maintain an on-hand parts and consumables inventory and order replacements as required to meet operational requirements.  
• Assists and advises on maintenance and calibration of all specialized tools and support equipment.  
• Provides technical training to Ecuador maritime unit personnel on all aspects of interceptor vessel maintenance, to include outboard motor maintenance.  
• Advises and assists Ecuador maritime units in establishing and managing boat technician training program  
• Advises INL Maritime Security Advisor and Ecuadorian maritime unit leadership on maintenance organizational structure, staffing levels, position classifications, and individual skills training requirements.  
• Coordinates with US Navy/Coast Guard and Colombian Navy (USCAP Program) Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) to enhance Ecuadorian maritime unit maintenance capacity.  
• Provides advice and assistance to INL Maritime Program Team in the preparation of procurement/contracting documentation such as market research, IGCE, source-origin waivers, statements of work, and acquisition plans.  
• Provides recommendations to the COR to ensure satisfactory delivery of contracted goods and services.  
• Assists INL in the end-use monitoring of INL-donated maritime assets.  
• Conducts site visits throughout Ecuador in support of INL Maritime Security Programs.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• U.S., Third Country National (TCN), or Local National (LN)  
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (if allowable per GSA schedule, years of experience maybe substituted)  
• Six to ten years’ experience in relevant field: technical maintenance and maintenance management of interceptor class vessels in a military or national police organization;  
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs sufficient to ensure project work is in compliance with management policies and procedures and in conformance with the Foreign Assistance Act and other regulatory procedures and guidelines;  
• Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures including methods of providing assistance and the Federal budget process;  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players;  
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis;  
• Demonstrated experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.  
• Demonstrated organizational skills, specifically in maintaining maritime fleet maintenance records, inventories, warranties and service schedules.  
• A minimum of six (6) years experience maintaining large (250 hp and 300 hp) Yamaha outboard engines, to include transmissions, electrical systems, turbo-changers, intercoolers, and hydraulic systems.  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of oral and written Spanish proficiency (3/3).  
• Demonstrated limited working proficiency in English proficiency (2/2).  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• A minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory management position.  
• A minimum of two (2) years of service in a senior enlisted, non-commissioned officer, warrant officer, commissioned officer, or equivalent leadership position within a U.S. or Latin American military, coast guard, maritime law enforcement, or national police force (e.g., U.S. E-7 or above, warrant officer, commissioned officer, or equivalent).  
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience maintaining and repairing all components of Eduardono interceptors.  
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience related to counter narcotics investigations and/or interdiction.  
• A minimum of six (6) years experience maintaining large (250 hp and 300 hp) Mercury outboard engines, to include transmissions, electrical systems, turbo-changers, intercoolers, and hydraulic systems.  
• Demonstrated experience working in Latin America or on Latin America issues.  
• Demonstrated experience working directly with the Department of State or INL in a capacity building role.  
• Demonstrated experience working and/or coordinating with other relevant foreign military and/or national police forces, as well as with U.S. government agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, DEA, CBP, INL) and/or international organizations.  

LEVEL OF EFFORT  

Hours for this full-time position will be the official work hours of the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. 

POSITION LOCATION  

The physical work location is located at COGUAR Fleet Headquarters in Guayaquil, Ecuador. 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT  

A Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) is required for U.S. Citizens or Third Country Nationals (TCN). The contractor may begin work with an interim MRPT. 

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.