Program Analyst

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet the following requirement: Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-13 grade level.

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following and your experience includes performing ALL of the tasks listed as part of your regular duties: 1) Evaluating programs and recommending improvements to operations and/or procedures; 2) Developing plans and strategies to improve program effectiveness; 3) Analyzing staffing needs and resource allocations to improve operational efficiency 4) Providing advice and recommendations to management on program matters; 5) Leading projects and improving processes to meet organizational needs.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a your typical work assignments may include: Performing a wide variety of analysis and evaluation functions, such as cost-benefit analysis, return on investment analysis, program effectiveness and efficiency analysis, productivity or workload analysis, and performance analysis, among others. Supporting leadership on sensitive, high-level tasks, such as annual performance evaluations, Division selections of senior Special Agents, and coordination with Headquarters to fill critical vacancies within the Division.

Acting as a lead for justifying and coordinating resources in support of Division initiatives. Influencing policy changes that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics.