Counterterrorism Regional Program Advisor

Cayuse Holdings

. Design and manage civilian counterterrorism and countering violent extremism programs .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeJakarta • IndonesiaSeniorLead💰 $84 - $89 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and manage civilian counterterrorism and countering violent extremism programs
Oversee project lifecycles from concept development through implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and closeout
Develop programmatic priorities, scopes of work, and procurement documentation for contracts and grants
Serve as the primary point of contact at Post for civilian CT and CVE programming
Engage senior host-nation officials to assess needs and ensure effective program delivery
Coordinate with international donors and partners
Ensure compliance with U.S. policies, regulations, legal requirements, and Leahy vetting requirements
Collect and analyze program data and produce performance reports
Facilitate review and approval of work plans and project documentation
Provide analysis and recommendations on capacity building, training, budgets, and sustainability
Synchronize civilian counterterrorism programs with military-led and other related efforts
Support planning and logistics for senior U.S. official visits, including briefings and escort duties
Prepare background materials, talking points, and reports for public engagements and program updates
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Program Manager
Travel regionally, including to austere environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least seven (7) years of experience in planning, managing, coordinating, monitoring, or evaluating programs
Experience working in law enforcement, counterterrorism, border security, or other criminal justice sectors, preferably focused on counterterrorism
Ability to engage effectively with senior government and organizational officials and work in multi-agency environments
Extensive experience designing and managing foreign assistance programs, especially security sector capacity building
Knowledge of procurement processes, grants, contracts, and compliance mechanisms
Experience collaborating with officials from diverse cultural backgrounds in complex, international settings
Ability to evaluate written materials and provide actionable recommendations
Active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance required
Ability to pass a background check and additional project/client background checks as required
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods
Preferred: experience working in Southeast Asia or similar environments
Preferred: master's degree in a relevant field
Preferred: significant expertise delivering law enforcement training programs, especially counterterrorism-focused
Preferred: experience working with interagency teams in Embassy settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
Regional travel
Professional development opportunities
Flexible schedule may include holidays and hours outside normal business hours