ICITAP Global Aviation Security Program Advisor

About the role

Amentum supports the U.S. Department of Justice's International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP) and its Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs, serving as contract service provider. It is seeking an independent contractor to act as a Program Advisor for the Global Bolstering Aviation Security program, which works with the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Agency to improve aviation security worldwide. The advisor assists with training preparation and delivery, partner-country support, high-level engagement with points of contact, and the organization and execution of training.

Key responsibilities

• Explosive trace detection (ETD): audit and restore current ETDs to inform a maintenance plan, work with Somali partners on a maintenance support plan, build a cadre of local maintenance technicians, renew ETD licenses and purchase consumables.
• Computer-based training (CBT): renew expired CBT software licenses, update learning content to match updated ICAO and TSA training modules, and train instructors on CBT use and reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, law enforcement, security studies, public policy or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to liaise with partner governments, foreign officials and international organizations.
• 10 years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent (or comparable aviation background).
• 10 years of professional experience in aviation security operations, assessments or enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience conducting aviation security risk assessments in conflict-affected or high-threat environments.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of ICAO and IATA standards in non-traditional or degraded environments.
• Ability to analyze complex threat streams focused on aviation threats and hostile exploitation of airfields or aviation logistics.
• Experience writing assessments, analytical products and briefings for senior audiences.
• Desired: familiarity with foreign assistance projects and USG processes, UN partner engagement, airport security equipment experience, and prior work in Somalia or Sub-Saharan Africa.