Program Analyst

Drug Enforcement Administration; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks qualified candidates for the GS-11 level in the Diversion Control Program. The Liaison & Outreach Section (DPL) sets up and maintains relations with federal agencies, state and local governments, and regulated industries.

Eligibility includes education/experience combinations per OPM standards. Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience, and may substitute education for experience per the listed rules.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Evaluating data to improve program performance.
• Compiling data to develop reports.
• Participating in studies on efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• Answering questions to clarify policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating data to provide recommendations to improve program performance.
• Compiling data to develop reports to convey information.
• Participating in studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• Answering questions to clarify policies and procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Policy interpretation

Question answering

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 graduate years toward a degree

LL.M. if related

Job description

This position is located in the DEA, Diversion Control Division, Liaison & Outreach Section (DPL). The Liaison & Outreach Section (DPL) establishes and maintains liaison and working relationships with other federal agencies; foreign, state, and local governments; and the regulated industries that interface with the Diversion Control Program (DCP).

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. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application. Applicants applying for the GS-11 must meet one of the following requirements:

1. A. Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-09 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.
2. -OR- B. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-11 level may be met by a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.
3. -OR- C. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: GS-11: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:

1. evaluating data to provide recommendations to improve program performance;
2. compiling data to develop reports to convey information;
3. participating in studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs;
4. answering questions to clarify policies and procedures.

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.