International Relations Officer

Position description

Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for an International Relations Officer to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities
 

• Implements review of information whose release could cause foreseeable harm to national security or other interests or violate statutory requirements
• Effectively communicates with Department personnel and external points of contact, regarding clarification of requests that will facilitate the production and processing of responsive material
• Applies expertise in foreign policy and national security issues, as well as knowledge of the functioning and organization of the Department of State and its overseas posts and missions in the review of documents to be provided to Congress
• Knowledgeable about past and present foreign policy determinations
• Diligently and accurately reviews and processes cases in a timely fashion recognizing the great volume of complex and sensitive records subject to review
• Responds to high priority, time sensitive requests from the Bureau of Legislative Affairs and Congress
• Maintains close liaison with other reviewers, team leaders, analysts and Department contacts to help ensure that the overall effort promotes the best interests of IPS and the Department
• Develops and maintains proficiency in the use of guidance and reference material, both substantive and procedural
• As part of a team effort, ensures that all paperwork and entries into the case tracking system are accurate, complete and conform to the quality standards of the Department
• Attends regularly scheduled reviewer meetings to resolve operational problems and to establish/modify reviewer procedures
• Possesses extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Concordance, and Adobe Pro, and maintains computer literacy and proficiency in document productions
• Provide the International Relations Officers at the GS-15 level equivalent to perform case management duties and document reviews for IPS in addition to the following duties:
• Performs quality control reviews of information being redacted and released through the Bureau of Legislative Affairs to Congress
• Ensures consistent application of redactions on documents (i.e., ensuring the same information is redacted on documents where identical language is located such as in email chains), appropriate application of declassification/classification markings, as well as following any Department-specific guidance on the release of information to Congress
• Provides recommendations on the classification, declassification and/or release of information to team leads and branch chiefs within the IPS divisions in which s/he is working
  

Qualifications
 

• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university.in the areas of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/Relations, History, Law or related fields of study
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of foreign policy, diplomacy, foreign aid, or national security
• Experience working in and/or demonstrated expertise in foreign affairs or national security, highly preferred
• Active Top-Secret clearance

Regular – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.

As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Application instructions

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