USAID DRG Rule of Law Advisor

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking a U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) for a Rule of Law (ROL) Advisor position within the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance. The solicitation, numbered 7200AA25R00008, requires a candidate with an advanced degree in law, international affairs, public policy, or a related field, and seven years of progressive experience in international development focused on DRG/Rule of Law programming. The selected professional will provide technical expertise on rule-of-law programming, serve as Contracting Officer Representative for USAID's Rule of Law IDEAS Lab, and strengthen USAID's rule of law programming through training activities. USAID will evaluate offers based on the stated evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation, with proposals due by January 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. The agency encourages submissions from all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, while emphasizing that the solicitation does not obligate USAID to award a contract.

The position is based in Washington, DC, with approximately 20% temporary duty travel overseas required, and offers a salary range between $139,395 and $181,216 with locality pay. The contract has a two-year base period with three potential one-year options, effectively spanning from May 2025 to April 2030. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the solicitation is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The position includes telework eligibility for 2-4 days per pay period and is classified at the GS-14 equivalent level. While the solicitation does not specify a precise award value beyond the salary range, it is categorized under the International Affairs NAICS code 92812 and the Personal Services Contracts PSC category R497. Interested candidates must carefully review all attached documents and submit complete, signed offers to be considered for this professional services role.