Criminal Justice (CJ) Subject-Matter Expert (SME)
ID: PSC-24-001-INLType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - INLWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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    Criminal Justice (CJ) Subject-Matter Expert (SME) is being procured by the State Department of the United States. This service is typically used to provide policy guidance and subject matter expertise on an intermittent basis to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Washington, DC or overseas as needed. The CJ SME will serve as a senior expert in the criminal justice sector and provide advisory support to INL program managers in areas such as corrections, justice, and law enforcement. They will also conduct assessments, analyze programs, draft reports, and provide training and mentoring. The contract has a period of performance of twelve months with four optional one-year extensions. The closing date for submitting applications is October 24, 2023.

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    Dominique Chittum
    chittumda@state.gov
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