Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to provide personal services for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Jerusalem, Israel. The COR will be responsible for project analysis and oversight of multiple criminal justice and security sector projects in the West Bank and nearby areas. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of professional work experience, with at least three years directly related to performing functions in program management and/or contractor oversight for INL or similar government-funded programs. Some key responsibilities include: • Providing project analysis and oversight of multiple criminal justice and security sector projects • Assessing implementer capacity and performance and advising INL regarding contractors, grantees, and other implementing partners' ability to address current and future criminal justice and security sector programming • Liaising with Palestinian officials to develop and adjust projects • Serving as a liaison between these officials and components of the U.S. Mission • Coordinating with INL/Jerusalem and INL/AME personnel to understand, identify, and develop project goals and requirements • Maintaining consistent and collaborative coordination with INL/AME program officers in Washington • Assessing program needs for acquisition support and preparing procurement documents • Advising INL on developing clear and accurate contractual requirements • Identifying gaps in program support and recommending solutions • Coordinating and supporting the drafting of annual acquisition reports for INL • Maintaining and establishing appropriate internal management control systems • Reviewing and approving budgets and invoices for validity, monitoring fund expenditures, and conducting analyses of spending trends • Reviewing, evaluating, documenting, and providing feedback on contractor/implementer performance • Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with contract administration/agreement implementation processes • Conducting regular oversight of projects, including regular calls and site visits to monitor contractor's/implementer's work • Coordinating with INL/Jerusalem and INL/AME program/project officers, GTMs, INL Engineers, and designated contractor/implementer representatives on all technical matters that arise in the administration of the assigned contracts, agreements, and task orders • Completing Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for all assigned contracts and task orders following completion of periods of performance • Remaining informed of latest acquisition guidance and regulations, including updates to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) • Serving as backup Management Officer, providing direction and guidance to 3-5 local and contracted staff in the absence of the Management Officer as needed and/or directed • Representing INL in internal and external meetings, ceremonies, and representational events as required • Articulating and promoting U.S. government, U.S. Mission Israel, and INL policies and goals • Performing other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work