Rural Security Advisor

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking a U.S. citizen to serve as a Rural Security Advisor (RSA) on a 12‑month personal services contract (with up to four one‑year extensions) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. The RSA will act as the senior advisor for INL’s Frontline Operations Against Rural Threats (FORT) program, overseeing police‑base construction, security‑force recruitment, training, equipment accountability, and operational support for Colombian National Police (CNP) in high‑risk rural areas. Key responsibilities include program planning, coordination with Colombian defense and police agencies, field oversight, end‑use monitoring of U.S.‑provided equipment, budget and reporting, and liaison with other INL and embassy entities. Candidates must have at least six years of senior law‑enforcement or military experience, three years managing bilateral security assistance programs abroad, a bachelor’s degree, and professional‑level Spanish. The position is compensated at the FS‑02/GS‑14 level ($102,409‑$150,391 annually) with standard federal benefits and overseas allowances. • Location: U.S. Embassy, Bogota, Colombia (regular travel to rural sites). • Duration: 12 months, renewable up to 4 additional years. • Salary: $102,409‑$150,391 per year (FS‑02/GS‑14). • Required experience: ≥6 yr senior security/law‑enforcement, ≥3 yr abroad program management, bilingual Spanish, bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Secret/Top‑Secret clearance. • Duties: police‑base construction oversight, security‑force recruitment, training coordination, equipment procurement, field monitoring, budget preparation, reporting, high‑level briefings. • Submission: PDF via email to [email protected] by 3:00 PM ET, 14 Sep 2026.