ILEA Financial Analyst
Description
Creative Corrections is actively recruiting exceptional candidates to be considered for an ILEA Financial Management Analyst 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 Financial Analyst
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 2, 2026
CLOSING DATE: April 2, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Financial Management Analyst serves as a member of the ILEA team and is responsible for tracking the budget and finances of the ILEA program. The Financial Management Analyst will also provide assistance in the administration and management of ILEA implementing agreements. 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
- Respond to budget related taskers related to both active and future fiscal years, to include forecasting, monitoring, obligating, and de-obligating funding. Taskers may include formal reports, data calls, briefings within INL and with OMB and Congress. Supports the tracking of notification requirements to Congress and other restrictions on funding.
- Track ILEA expenditures and funding requirements. Assist in planning obligations.
- Assist with the administration and management ACB/ILEA specific implementing agreements for the program including but not limited to, contracts, grants, letters of agreement, and interagency agreements.
- Assist the ACB/ILEA Team with tracking expenditures and planning obligations.
- Draft and facilitate the review of the paperwork required to award, monitor, and close Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs), Cooperative Agreements, grants, contracts, Letters of Agreements (LOAs), and other relevant implement agreements or funding actions for final processing by a government representative.
- Review and draft budgets, to include Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and recommends to the ILEA Branch Chief and/or Contracting Officer Representatives, Agreement Officers Representative, and/or Grants Officer Representatives approval and/or modifications of budgets.
- Monitor activities and financials of implementers and reports to government representatives on the status of implementer progress towards meeting monitoring and tracking funding. Work with implementer and INL financial staff as needed to monitor funding and resolve issues. Recommend corrective courses of action to government representatives as needed.
- Develop and improve ILEA financial process in areas including but not limited to budget planning and monitoring and tracking funding. Work with posts and implementing partners to standardize and streamline financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate information is available on the ILEA program to facilitate program decisions.
- Utilize the ILEA’s Global Network and other INL databases and systems to help provide information to respond to taskers.
- Liaise with all relevant offices within the Department of State, at U.S. embassies abroad, and federal law enforcement agencies on ILEA financial matters. Offices may include but are not limited to INL budget offices, ILEA financial staff at post, embassy Financial Management Officers and staff, and financial POCs at partner U.S. agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizenship;
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two to ten years’ experience at the equivalent GS-12 or higher level; or an Associate's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience at the equivalent GS-12 or higher level;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Demonstrated Microsoft Excel proficiency to include the creation and manipulation of pivot tables and formulas.
- Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities and deliver on time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active security clearance or an active security clearance within the last 12 months from date of solicitation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to U.S. foreign assistance and financial management;
- Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, international relations, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing and supporting foreign assistance, especially INL.
- Demonstrated experience supporting implementing mechanisms, like contracts, grants, interagency agreements, and/or letters of agreement
- Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures that maintain funds control records.
- Demonstrated experience with management of budgets and reconciliation of accounts, spreadsheets, ledgers, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in applying analytical techniques to resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
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).
TELEWORK
If applicable, telework is authorized only with prior INL/ACB/Office Director, INL Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval, in accordance with Department of State and INL policies.
POSITION LOCATION
The physical work location is INL/ACB at State Annex 1 (SA-01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20520.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
A Secret is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret.
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.