ICITAP Advisor to the Albanian Police Oversight Agency

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum and should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY: Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the principal Senior Advisor to the Albanian Police Oversight Agency (POA) in Tirana, Albania. This position will work directly with the POA to support operational effectiveness through sustained advisory support and training. The POA Advisor will oversee the management policies and procedures for inspection of police units to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and investigations of allegations of police criminal misconduct. The Advisor will be tasked with ensuring the POA can proactively investigate officials suspected of corruption and criminal misconduct, including acts involving facilitation of organized crime. This position will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and coordinator for POA program implementation.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The POA Advisor will positively mentor and advise the POA Director General. Conduct training of police oversight inspectors and investigators to improve their ability to detect and investigate violations of standard procedures and law. Advise POA leadership on public affairs efforts to increase transparency and accountability to Albanian citizens. Monitor sustainment of the polygraph examination sector as part of the police vetting process. Identify POA equipment needs and recommend procurement actions to meet the most critical requirements. Monitor the vetting process to ensure objectivity and compliance with the Vetting law. Advise on the development of career path and employee evaluation processes. Review investigative and inspection reports. Mentor POA investigators on proper analyses of investigative and inspection reports. Monitor POA inspections. The POA Advisor will report to the ICITAP Albania Law Enforcement Assistance Attache in Tirana. The POA Advisor will contribute to ICITAP’s reporting on POA activities to include submissions for the ICITAP Huddles and monthly and quarterly reports. Other ad hoc tasks to fulfil mission critical activities as determined by ICITAP.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance at the time of employment. Minimum of 10 years of experience in police oversight or internal affairs. Specialized investigative experience in the field(s) of police oversight, and/or public corruption. Experience as an instructor in fields related to criminal investigations involving allegations against law enforcement personnel. Documented advanced report writing skills. Documented ability to assess, evaluate, and produce written communications articulating necessary steps to address sustainable staffing, structure, policy, training, and equipment needs of police oversight personnel tasked with conducting criminal investigations of police misconduct. Pragmatic and solutions oriented. Ability to influence and inspire workplace change. Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and engage people at every level of host organization. Demonstrates integrity and fairness. Collaborates in building team morale and consensus. Writes and speaks clearly and convincingly. Listens actively and responds effectively. Actively builds deep knowledge in one or more areas. Can act as mentor for others. International experience working within a Country Team setting at a U.S. embassy abroad.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of international operations. Knowledge of the Western Balkans. Albanian or Italian language skills.

Compensation Details: 530.80/day The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Amentum Equal Opportunity Statement: Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to workdaycandidateaccounts@amentum.com