Benjamin Weinberg
@benjaminweinberg
Project Officer with expertise in international relations and security studies.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in international affairs and project management. With a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and a Master of Science in Foreign Service, I have honed my skills in global politics and security studies. My experience spans various roles, including my current position as a Program Officer at the U.S. Department of Justice, where I coordinate outreach and manage law enforcement assistance programs across multiple regions.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to liaise with inter-agency partners, develop contractual documentation, and oversee complex programs in the Balkans and Central America. My commitment to fostering international cooperation and enhancing security measures has been a driving force in my professional journey. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute to meaningful projects that promote stability and collaboration on a global scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Officer
U.S. Department of Justice
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
As a Program Officer, I coordinate outreach to law enforcement partners and manage ICITAP programming efforts across various regions. I develop task orders and ensure financial matters are aligned with interagency agreements, overseeing law enforcement assistance programs in Central America and Europe.
Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Intern
Speyside Group LLC
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
In my role as an intern, I translated documents between Spanish and English, assisted in business development outreach, and led an audit project on the media landscape in Mexico to help establish a client presence in the market.
Graduate Student Researcher
Crumpton Group LLC
Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)
As a Graduate Student Researcher, I conducted business intelligence research focusing on political and economic risk factors, creating analytical reports to inform clients about the business environment in Latin America.
Volunteer
AmeriCorps – The New American Integration Program
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
I served as a volunteer helping immigrants gain U.S. citizenship by organizing databases, responding to inquiries, and conducting outreach for citizenship clinics.
English Language Teaching Fellow
Heart for Change – Colombia
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 (11 months)
As an English Language Teaching Fellow, I taught ESL topics to high school students, prepared lesson plans, and assisted in planning cultural events to enhance students' English proficiency.
English Language Teacher
ISTEK Foundation - Private Schools
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year)
I taught English to Turkish high school students, prepared lesson plans, and collaborated with faculty to enhance students' examination readiness.
English Language Instructor
Berlitz US
Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 (1 month)
As an English Language Instructor, I taught students from beginner to advanced levels, preparing tailored lesson plans to improve their language skills.
Visa Clerk
CGI Federal
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 (4 months)
In my role as a Visa Clerk, I processed Visa Waiver applications and maintained files for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Intern
United States Department of State
Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)
As an intern, I drafted briefing notes and performed matrix analysis for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, supporting executive staff with critical information.
Intern
United States Department of State
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 (2 months)
I managed the 'Lessons Learned' portfolio for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, providing briefings and analyzing staffing levels for U.S. facilities in Iraq.
GIS Data Assistant
iMapData, Inc.
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)
As a GIS Data Assistant, I collected and disseminated data for geospatial products, performing quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgetown University
Master of Science, Foreign Service
2018 - 2021
Master of Science in Foreign Service Degree Recipient with a Functional Concentration in Global Politics and Security Studies. Earned an Honors Certification in International Business Diplomacy from the Landegger Program.
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree recipient in International Affairs, Political Science; Minor in Geographic Information Systems. Regional concentration in Middle East Affairs and functional analysis concentration in Conflict and Security Studies.
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