Senior Law Enforcement and Counternarcotics Advisor
The U.S. Department of State seeks a U.S. citizen to serve as a Senior Law Enforcement and Counternarcotics Advisor in San Salvador, El Salvador, under a personal services contract. The position offers a salary range of $102,409 to $150,391 (FS-02/GS-14 equivalent) for a 12-month base period, with four optional one-year extensions. The advisor will support the Government of El Salvador by providing technical law enforcement expertise, mentoring the Salvadoran National Civilian Police, and coordinating counternarcotics programs with interagency partners. Key responsibilities include developing assistance plans, assessing training needs, and managing program resources to reduce illicit drug trafficking and improve prosecutions. Candidates must have U.S. citizenship, a Secret security clearance, 15+ years of law enforcement experience in Latin America, and professional Spanish proficiency.