U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)
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Position Title: Senior Cybercrime Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Salary Level: FS-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (Equivalent GS-14)
Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
Issuance Date: 09/04/2024
Closing date: 10/04/2024
Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET
Solicitation Number: PSC-24-063-INL
Job description: See below
Dear Prospective Offerors:
The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)
2. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include:
a. Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
c. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
d. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.
e. U.S. Citizenship
Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.
3. Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.
Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor.
4. Professional References: Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references.
Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to:
Cecille D. Washington
U.S. Department of State
INL/EX/GAPP
WashingtonCD@state.gov
Sincerely,
Margaret R. Gaudreau
Contracting Officer
U.S. Department of State
SUBJECT
A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation.
PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011)
This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, “Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors,” or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award.
HOW TO APPLY
Offerors proposal shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process.
NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION
This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.
Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed):
1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)
2. Resume
3. Evaluation Factor Responses
4. Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references.
Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed.
*** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Veteran’s preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
Equal employment opportunity policy - The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of:
INL/Cecille Washington
E-mail: WashingtonCD@state.gov
Direct questions regarding this solicitation to:
INL/Cecille Washington
E-mail: WashingtonCD@state.gov
INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT
Mission of 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.
Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation.
INL’s Office of Africa and the Middle East Programs (INL/AME) develops and manages criminal justice sector reform programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues in both regions. INL works to improve the effectiveness, responsiveness, and accountability of criminal justice sector institutions (police, justice sector actors, and corrections). These efforts are designed to improve stability, human rights, and good governance in close partnership and cooperation with host government and civil society actors.
INL has program authority derived from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). Under the FAA, INL is responsible for providing assistance to host governments to develop and implement effective counter narcotics, anticrime, and border control programs.
The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position of Senior Cybercrime Advisor to the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. The Senior Cybercrime Advisor’s (SCybA’s) primary responsibility will be to support, assist, and advise the INL Nigeria Director, the INL Nigeria Deputy Director, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, and the INL/AME Nigeria Program Officer with efforts to build INL relationships with and assist in the coordination, development, training, technical assistance, and general capacity building involved with INL’s multiple cybercrime and information technology (IT)-based initiatives in Nigeria. INL initiatives involve building relationships and coordinating efforts with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Office of National Security Advisor (ONSA), among others. As INL’s primary POC for Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies on cybercrime, the SCbyA shall provide subject matter expertise to Nigerian government agencies on adopting and implementing laws, policies, and international best practices and procedures for combatting cybercrime and ensuring communication and collaboration between Nigerian government on select programs and application designed to facilitate improved criminal justice practices, as well as adoption and adherence to international best practices and policies. The SCybA shall also advise law enforcement and justice sector training academies and staff, through direct and continuous engagement, on development and implementation of improved training, course curricula, instructor development, training materials, and training requirements to facilitate success of the INL Nigeria program.
The SCybA shall be responsible for monitoring, advising, and collaborating with INL project coordinators, INL project partners, and INL’s implementing personnel to ensure high quality training, equipment, and technical assistance to Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies, as well as proper design and implementation of projects to foster institutional capacity and professionalization in addressing cybercrime and INL-sponsored IT initiatives. Such partners and implementers include industry partners, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), International Office of Migration (IOM), Public and Private Development Centre, among other implementers. The SCybA shall also foster among Nigerian law enforcement adherence to human and constitutional rights, international best practices for cyber investigations, and maintaining good relations with the Nigerian public. The SCybA shall advise Nigerian justice and law enforcement at the executive and mid-level leadership levels, offering technical assistance at multiple levels on the management, operations, logistics, personnel management, and administration of cybercrime and IT-related initiatives. The SCybA shall also assist in strengthening Nigerian government accountability and protection mechanisms for officials’ and citizens’ personally identifiable information, as well as accountability and disciplinary mechanisms for those government officials and law enforcement officers who commit crimes or misconduct. The position will require close coordination with MOJ, ONSA, NPF, EFCC, NCoS, NAPTIP, and other relevant Nigerian ministries and agencies.
Additionally, the SCybA will advise on wide-ranging policy and technical cybercrime and IT-related matters relative to U.S. contributions and participation in cyber-related projects, civilian public security/police operations, and security sector reform. The SCybA shall also stay current on cyber developments in Nigeria and proactively seek answers to questions posed by the INL Director, INL Deputy Director, INL/AME Program Office, Embassy officials, and other U.S. Government visitors to the Embassy. The SCybA will support INL with professional analyses and advice regarding Nigerian efforts to address and combat cybercrime domestically and Nigerian participation in international fora related to cybercrime, in addition to international and U.S. professional standards and best practices for cyber space. The SCybA shall also facilitate the development and implementation of supplemental efforts to build the institutional capacity and professionalization of Nigeria government agencies addressing cybercrimes. These efforts will require close collaboration with the INL’s Senior Law Enforcement Advisor, Senior Counter-Narcotics and Transnational Crime Advisor, the Senior Justice Advisor, and other members of the INL Nigeria and U.S. Mission in Nigeria.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Abuja INL Director or his/her designee, the Senior Cybercrime Advisor will perform the following duties:
Assess & Advise:
• Provide advice and technical assistance to the MOJ, ONSA, NPF, NSCDC, NCoS, EFCC, NAPTIP, and other Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies at the executive, middle management, first line supervisors, and rank-and-file, as well as other relevant Nigerian government stakeholders on best practices and international standards to combat and prevent cybercrime and financial crimes (including those involving cryptocurrency), implement cybersecurity, and develop IT-related solutions for official Nigerian government use.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to the MOJ, NPF, NSCDC, NCoS, EFCC, NAPTIP, and other Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies at the executive, middle management, first line supervisors, and rank-and-file, as well as other relevant Nigerian government stakeholders on adopting and implementing laws, policies, and international best practices and procedures for combatting cybercrime and implementing IT-related applications and programs to facilitate improved criminal justice practices, as well as adoption and adherence to international best practices and policies.
• Provide expert advice and technical assistance to the MOJ, NPF, NSCDC, NCoS, EFCC, NAPTIP, and other Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies, and relevant GON stakeholders on program design and functionality, and when necessary, provide recommendations to revise criminal justice information management systems to facilitate improved user interface, compatibility across agencies, or general improvements on the programs (e.g., CIMS [Corrections Information Management System].
• Provide expert advice and technical assistance to the MOJ, NPF, NSCDC, NCoS, EFCC, NAPTIP, and other Nigerian justice and law enforcement agencies, and relevant GON stakeholders in development to establish and maintain a system to protect Nigerian citizens’ personally identifiable information.
• Advise and assist the ONSA, MOJ, NPF, and other Nigerian government agencies in developing and implementing strategy and/or operational plan for cybercrime and government law enforcement IT databases, applications, and solutions.
• Advise and assist the ONSA, MOJ, NPF and relevant GON stakeholders on the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and foster a proactive operational strategies, logistical support, and continuous education program to improve the effectiveness, professionalism, and management of the Nigerian agencies’ cybercrime and IT-related applications, tools, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the continual analysis and evaluation of Nigeria’s justice and law enforcement institutions, including assessments of the organizational and operational capacities of the various elements related to justice and law enforcement operations, management, administration, logistics, and other aspects related to combatting cybercrime, and adoption of IT-related applications.
Political Liaison:
• Establish and maintain lines of communication with relevant partner country stakeholders to advance INL program objectives and U.S. Government stabilization objectives to include facilitating meetings and information flows between all parties responsible for efforts and projects related to cybercrime and criminal justice IT applications, tools, and systems.
• Generate support for and advance U.S. policy objectives with key host government officials, under the direction of the INL Director or designee and in coordination with the INL Nigeria Program Officer and other INL implementers.
Planning, Development, & Execution:
• Visit, review, and analyze the capabilities of justice and law enforcement-related training facilities and educational institutions that work with INL Nigeria-supported projects, and advise on potential projects, activities, and events to increase capabilities of justice and law enforcement entities to combat cybercrime and adopt IT solutions.
• Ensure that training materials are approved by the leadership of entities, the MOJ, and other relevant Nigerian government offices and agencies. Training modules shall complement other INL-funded training and adhere to international and U.S. professional standards and best practices.
• Advise senior justice and law enforcement officials, logistics and deployment managers, training managers, and trainers to build on existing capacity and current processes to combat cybercrime. Provide expert advice and recommendations on training and equipment needs of and procedural gaps for justice and law enforcement agencies.
• Identify technical areas in which INL training or other programmatic intervention could be beneficial to the overall goals of U.S. and INL cybercrime initiatives.
• Monitor implementing partners funded by INL to facilitate the development, training, support, and sustainability of the cyber-related initiatives and efforts in Nigeria. Work closely with implementers’ staff to identify and address obstacles, delays, and other challenges to project implementation.
• Recommend efforts and initiatives; facilitate and perform follow-on activities to encourage the host government’s adoption of international and U.S. professional standards and best practices regarding cybercrime and IT adoption.
• Monitor and report on significant activities and developments related to adoption of international and U.S. professional standards and best practices related to cybercrime.
• Evaluate results and outcomes of initiatives, determine obstacles and challenges to adoption of professional standards and best practices and as necessary make mid-course adjustments in initiatives; when complete, provide a final report for review of INL Nigeria Director, the INL Nigeria Program Officer, and the INL Cyber Team.
Program Development & Implementation:
• Collaborate with ONSA, MOJ, NPF, and other criminal justice agencies on addressing issues identified through technical assistance and advising activities, including organizing logistics and recommending Nigerian or external experts. Arrange training for GON agencies in areas of particular focus, as determined with INL Nigeria Director and INL Nigeria Program Officer.
• Monitor and evaluate implementing partners funded by INL to facilitate the development, training, support, and sustainability of cyber related initiatives and projects. Work closely with implementers’ staff to identify and address obstacles, delays, and other challenges to cyber-related initiatives and projects.
Integration of Complementary Programs:
• Work with INL implementers, U.S. and international agencies, NGOs, and Nigerian institutions to ensure full integration of parallel and/or complementary foreign assistance efforts to improve the capacity of the Nigerian judicial sector. This shall include U.S. Mission Nigeria offices and units, including the Political and Economic Sections, Regional Security Office (RSO), USAID, Department of Defense, and other U.S. agencies, as well as international organizations and donors (e.g., IOM, UNODC, UK, and the EU).
• Coordinate activities with these entities to avoid duplication and repetition and ensure a coherent approach to criminal justice sector assistance in international programs.
End Use Monitoring:
• Ensure that equipment purchased with United States Government (USG) funds are effectively utilized. This assists in the prevention of fraud, corruption, waste, or mismanagement of equipment.
Briefing & Reporting:
• Prepare, coordinate, and ensure the timely issuance of one-time and periodic reports on INL-efforts related to increasing the capacity of the Nigerian law enforcement and civilian agencies to counter and deter criminality and protect citizens.
• Prepare periodic list of all current Nigerian government units and agencies working to combat cybercrime, including units assigned to that function and information on active numbers, operations, training, and disposition; prepare periodic information on the number and type of units, the rates of attrition, desertion, recruitment, and other factors affecting unit effectiveness, capability, and operational integrity.
• Provide information, details, and updates that assist INL officers in their preparation of periodic reports, cables, memoranda, assessments, monitoring and evaluation and assessment reports, and other documents related to efforts to increase the capacity of the Nigerian criminal justice sector.
• Participate in and assist with official visits from USG and INL visits, and aid in escorting and arranging appropriate itineraries for official travelers.
• Brief Department, Congressional, Staff delegations, and other selected international dignitaries on INL’s efforts to increase the capacity of Nigeria’s criminal justice sector to address cybercrime, cybersecurity, and adopt and implement relevant international treaties.
• Attend relevant Embassy meetings and security sector reform related meetings; brief the INL Nigeria Program Officer and appropriate Embassy members, and report on major issues related to INL’s efforts to increase the capacity of the Nigerian criminal justice sector, including the MOJ, NPF, EFCC, NCoS, and NSCDC.
Security of Training Teams and Personnel:
• Maintain points of contact with the MOJ, NPF, EFCC, NCoS, NSCDC, other criminal justice agencies, other GON stakeholders, and local authorities for determining the state of cybercrime operations and training areas to assist in the development of investigative, preventative, and implementation plans and developing threat assessments.
Administrative:
• When required, perform the role of Duty Officer.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.
TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
1. Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post.
2. Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post.
3. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post.
4. Completes the INL/KM-implemented “INL-PREP” in-person training course prior to or within 90 days of arriving to Post.
5. Completes the Managing Foreign Assistance Awards Overseas (PP223) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post.
6. Completes the Foreign Assistance Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PP425) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within first six (6) months of arriving at Post.
7. Completes the Mitigating Unconscious Bias (PT144) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) course within the first 90 days of arriving at post.
8. Consultations with the INL Program Officer may be required.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The place of performance for this position is U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria. Frequent travel in-country and regionally on a TDY basis to meet program needs is required. International travel for consultations and conferences may be required.
RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Cybercrime Advisor reports to the INL Director at US Embassy Abuja, Nigeria. The incumbent will work closely with and receive guidance from the INL/AME Nigeria Program Officer and the INL Cyber Team in Washington, DC. The SCybA maintains open, timely, and professional communications, resulting in a relationship that proactively addresses potential problems with flexible, workable solutions.
The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. In no instance shall the INL Director or any other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government's requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing.
The INL Director will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent’s official yearly review.
DELIVERABLES/REPORTS
Deliverables are required under this PSC and shall include; monthly status reports, monthly evaluation of contractor performance, special reports when required and "Completion of assignment report," which shall be a compressive review of the projects in which the contractor was involved.
Each report shall include a critique of and recommendations for the various projects. The completions of assignment reports are due no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this contract. The Personal Service Contractor shall submit two (2) copies of each report as required to the following;
1. INL/Abuja Director and;
2. INL/AME Program Officer
Per FAR Part 4, the above referenced documents shall be incorporated and copies stored in the PSC’s hard file under Section V.; Tab E - Receiving Reports.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit two copies of each technical report required by the schedule of this contract (e.g., progress reports, final reports, etc.), to the Embassy INL Section and to the Program Officer, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Department of State Washington, DC. The title page of all reports forwarded pursuant to this paragraph shall include a descriptive title, the author’s name(s), contract number, project number, and title, contractor’s name, name of the State Department project office, and the publication or issuance date of the report.
When preparing reports, the Contractor shall refrain from using elaborate artwork, multicolor printing, and expensive paper/binding, unless it is specifically authorized in the Contract Schedule. Wherever possible, pages should be printed on both sides using single spaced type.
COMPLEXITY
This position involves planning, organizing, and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL is involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions.
SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESS
The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Nigeria, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security clearance, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required.
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution in international relations, computer programming, cyber or security policy, law enforcement, law, public policy, or related field.
3. A minimum of ten (10) years professional experience working on cybercrime or related field.
4. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybercrime investigations or collaboration with U.S. government or law enforcement on cybercrime investigations or policy and implementation.
5. Experience in cybersecurity policy and implementation, or experience in criminal justice IT application development, training, and implementation.
6. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of cybercrime and best practices, policy, issues, and international and U.S. best practices and standards.
7. Experience in software engineering, design, and development.
8. One (1) year of experience working overseas.
9. Demonstrated background in computer programming design and development for programs and applications in a practical, work-related setting.
10. Demonstrated experience briefing high-level officials (governmental and non-governmental).
11. Demonstrated knowledge of, and skill in, correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and style.
12. Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
EVALUATION FACTORS
(Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.
Factor 1: Work Experience (20 points)
Experience in cybercrime and cybercrime investigations; experience in cybercrime and cyber policy and cyber project implementation, or experience in criminal justice IT application development, training, and implementation; experience working with diverse, multicultural groups in foreign, post-conflict environments; to include ability to live, work, and travel in difficult conditions with limited support, manage programs in a complex and fluid environment, and show good judgment in challenging security situations. Experience living and working overseas, preferably in a developing country and in an Embassy environment. Experience in managing projects, preferably in a U.S. government setting; experience working with complex interrelated activities, managing multiple priorities, and coordinating activities with multiple entities.
Factor 2: Technical Experience (25 points)
Demonstrated experience assessing cybercrime investigative and/or prosecutorial capabilities; demonstrated in-depth knowledge of cybercrime best practices, policy, issues, and international and U.S. best practices and standards in combating cybercrime; experience in software engineering, design, and development; ability to provide policy and programmatic technical guidance, develop and implement recommendations and achieve project objectives; experience in computer programming design and development for programs and applications in a practical, work-related setting; substantive knowledge of and experience within international cybercrime and criminal financing, including cryptocurrencies is highly valued.
Factor 3: Communication (15 points)
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated experience in briefing senior officials, preparing, and writing reports, audits, memoranda, etc. in a subject area related to the duties of the position.
Factor 4: Interpersonal Relations (10 points)
Demonstrated interpersonal skills interacting with criminal justice officials at all command levels in a capacity which includes leading, advising, guiding, regulating performance and policies, and articulating messages and decisions.
BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:
Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:
Factor #1 – 20
Factor #2 – 25
Factor #3 – 15
Factor #4 – 10
Total Possible – 70 Points
Interview Performance – 30 points
Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned)
Past performance evaluation of applicant’s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources.
Total Possible Points: 100
The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.
COMPENSATION (BASE PAY)
This position has been designated at the FS-02 equivalent level ($99,700 – $146,413 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated.
For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements.
BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE
• Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution
• Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance
• Pay Comparability Adjustment
• Annual Increase
• Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
• Annual, Sick and Home Leave
• 401K Plan
• MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med)
ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE
• Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post
• Housing Allowance
• Post Allowance
• Supplemental Post Allowance
• Maintenance Allowance (SMA)
• Education Allowance
• Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary)
• Post Hardship Differential
• Danger Pay
• Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables
