Counternarcotics Technical Advisor

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) seeks a qualified U.S. citizen to serve as a Counternarcotics Technical Advisor on a Personal Services Contract (PSC) in Bogota, Colombia. The Advisor will lead the design, procurement, and management of an ISR/UAS/C‑UAS program supporting Colombian security forces, provide technical oversight to third‑party contractors, and act as a Contracting Officer Representative for related contracts and grants. The role requires extensive experience with unmanned aircraft systems, program management, and fluency in Spanish, and includes duties ranging from system integration to high‑level reporting and inter‑agency coordination. The position is funded at the FS‑02 (GS‑14) level with a salary range of $102,409‑$150,391 for a twelve‑month base period, renewable up to four additional years. • Lead development and management of ISR, UAS, and C‑UAS capabilities for Colombian police and military. • Oversee procurement, maintenance, training, and operational use of UAV platforms and associated software. • Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and provide program‑level reporting, budgeting, and compliance oversight.