Program Analyst

Drug Enforcement Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Enforcement Administration, Phoenix Field Division, seeks an expert advisor on operations program and policy. The role supports the SAC and provides high-level guidance on program effectiveness, resources, and interagency coordination.

The candidate must meet the GS-14 qualification standards and demonstrate the ability to analyze complex data, develop procedures, and oversee assets within a federal agency context.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level.
• Specialized experience includes studies of operation programs, policies and procedures.
• Experience analyzing large qualitative and quantitative data sets.
• Experience recommending or implementing action plans to improve program performance.
• Experience developing statistics, policies, procedures, and guidelines for operational programs.
• Experience overseeing programs to safeguard funds, property, and assets.
• Experience coordinating projects with other agency divisions or interagency partners.
• Time-in-grade requirements by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert advisor to the Special Agent in Charge on operations program and policy for the Phoenix Division.

Skills

Specialized experience

Data analysis

Program management

Policy development

Job description

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Phoenix Field Division, Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of this position is to serve as an expert advisor to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) on operations program and policy for the Phoenix Division.

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 one of the following requirements:

• A. 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:

1. Conducting or managing studies of operation programs, policies and procedures related to an organization's workforce.
2. Performing analysis of large qualitative and quantitative data sets.
3. Recommending and/or implementing action plans to improve program performance.
4. Developing statistics, policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to operational programs.
5. Overseeing programs to ensure that funds, property, and other assets are safeguarded.
6. Coordinating special projects with other agency field divisions, Headquarters, and/or other interagency partners.

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.