ICITAP Joint Investigative Teams Financial Investigator - Somalia

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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a JIT (Joint Investigative Teams) Financial Investigations Mentor in Mogadishu, Somalia. This position will be responsible for mentoring and advising Somali Police Force counterterrorism investigators involved in building and investigating cases with a focus on terrorism financing.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The mentor will be responsible for the mentorship and advisement of the JIT Commander, investigating officers and crime scene teams.
• The mentor will be required to work with the other JIT mentor(s) and routinely meet with the JIT officers to provide expert guidance and mentorship furthering counterterrorism-based operations and investigations, with a focus on terrorism financing.
• Support the collaborative resolution of issues with Somali partners to enable the JIT to execute mission objectives.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and performance monitoring plans for JIT officers.
• Monitor project indicators and compile data to demonstrate project progress.
• Draft, edit, and review written reports including but not limited to, weekly reports, significant activity reports, and monthly reports.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • Graduate of a certified federal, state or municipal police academy.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Fifteen years of experience assigned to an accredited federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent.
  • Ten years of experience working and investigating counterterrorism-and threat finance matters.
• Additional Skills:
  • Overseas experience working in remote and austere environments.
  • Experience investigating complex counterterrorism investigations with a focus on terrorism financing.
  • Experience in case management and source coordination.
  • Experience in crime scene management.
  • Proven experience in trial preparation and prosecutorial interaction.
  • Program or supervisory management experience.
  • Experience working independently and without direction.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 or equivalent.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent (within the past five years) experience working in an operational setting investigating terrorism financing.
• Graduate or Certification in a recognized Instructor Development Course with experience in classroom and practical exercise instruction.
• Experience serving on an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) or similar foreign law enforcement entity or working with FBI extraterritorial terrorism squads or Legal Attaché Offices.
• Proven international and or/multi-agency investigative case management experience.
• Qualified firearms instructor.
• Respective country equivalent of overseas safety and survival training.
• Experience as an instructor, trainer, or advisor on criminal justice programs

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