Project Director Supporting MLARS

Full Time
Washington, DC 20005
Posted
Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Project Director. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

The Project Director (Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section) executes the following duties:

  • Provides technical guidance, timely problem resolution, and coordination of activities between teams and the customer to ensure successful execution of the Asset Forfeiture mission.
  • Apprises the customer and FSA's Program Manager on operational status and plans, to include providing all required reports on or ahead of schedule and consistent with requirements.
  • Designs, develops, and continually improves management and operational policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to assure the reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all services, and the achievement of acceptable quality levels. Emphasizes the ongoing automation and optimization of operations.
  • Sets goals and priorities in accordance with all contract task order requirements and Asset Forfeiture laws/regulations, and successfully manages work schedules to address variations in workload and drive delivery or ordered hours. Liaises with field divisions and other FSA program leaders/personnel across the country.
  • Prepares detailed deliverables that are based on data metrics, production, and forecasts.
  • Oversees and approves all hiring within area of responsibility.
  • Manages personnel in accordance with contract, and company requirements, to include:
    • Provides guidance, leadership, and direction to subordinate supervisors.
    • Coaches and develops staff.
    • Manages vacation and other leave requests.
    • Reviews and approves timesheets.
    • Administers employee evaluations.
    • Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns.
    • Works with FSA's Human Capital Management (HCM) department to appropriately address conduct and performance issues.
    • Ensures the provision of effective training/training programs, and compliance with required training.
    • Approves employee travel and travel expenses.
  • Oversees subcontractors, maintains regular contact with subcontractor management, and ensures consistent delivery of services and quick resolution of issues.
  • Administers FSA's Awards program and appropriately motivates program personnel.
  • Manages and executes a departmental budget.
  • Provides input on FSA policies and programs and communicate any changes to subordinate employees and appropriate government managers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Four-year undergraduate degree preferred or a high school diploma with equivalent progressive experience in areas of responsibility and familiarity with analytical processes and legal assistance.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

  • Five years of supervisory experience to include prior experience supervising a large organization, experience in an organization of more than 50 employees.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in a field related to law enforcement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the DOJ and asset forfeiture process.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with the government.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to include adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure.
  • Demonstrated success in preparing and monitoring processes and procedures for adherence to law/regulation/policy and quality standards, coordinating associated operational and administrative actions, and monitoring and tracking quality levels.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) leads the asset forfeiture and anti-money laundering enforcement efforts. MLARS holds the responsibility of coordination, direction, and general oversight of the Asset Recovery Program. MLARS provides leadership by prosecuting and coordinating complex, sensitive, multi-district, and international money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations and cases; by providing legal and policy assistance and training to federal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, as well as to foreign governments; by assisting Departmental and interagency policymakers by developing and reviewing legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives; and by managing the Department's Asset Forfeiture Program, including distributing forfeited funds and properties to appropriate domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and to community groups within the United States, as well as adjudicating petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeited assets.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.


FSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage. COVID Policy: FSA adheres to contractual, governmental, and locality specific guidelines and mandates with respect to COVID-19. The minimum safety standards with which we comply are established by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.

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