Deputy Assistant Administrator, Intelligence Division, Business Operations

Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks a Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA), Intelligence Division, Business Operations, to serve as a senior advisor on strategic planning, budget, and human capital for the Intelligence Program. The role partners with the Chief of Intelligence to position key projects to advance DEA's mission.

Candidates must demonstrate ECQ and TQ evidence, focusing on leadership, efficiency, and mission support within a federal law enforcement context.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead data-driven intelligence programs including planning, budgeting, and administrative management.
• Experience directing and evaluating a diverse team of professionals in intelligence and law enforcement.
• Demonstrated use of analytic tradecraft aligned with federal investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level guidance on strategic planning, budget, and human capital for the Intelligence Program.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to advance priority projects.
• Ensure compliance with ECQ/TQ requirements and organizational objectives.

Skills

Data-driven intelligence analysis

Diverse workforce leadership

Analytic tradecraft

Job description

The Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA), Intelligence Division, Business Operations serves as a senior advisor to the Chief of Intelligence, Intelligence Division on strategic planning, resource allocation, budget, and human capital for the Intelligence Program. The DAA works closely with the Chief of Intelligence to position the Intelligence Program to achieve DEA's mission by developing and implementing priority projects in support of DEA's overall operations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume – NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

TQ 1: Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing all phases of data-driven intelligence analysis and law enforcement mission support programs to include strategic planning, budgeting, evaluation and administrative management.

TQ 2: Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing a diverse workforce of law enforcement, intelligence, administrative, and technical professionals employing data-driven strategies to achieve mission goals. Ability to foster commitment, team spirit, pride, trust, and group identity.

TQ 3: Demonstrated experience in applying analytic tradecraft standards within the context of DEA's federal law enforcement mission.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding -
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
    • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
    • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
    • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
    • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
    • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
    • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
• ECQ 4: Leading People -
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
    • Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
    • Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results -
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
    • Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.
    • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.