Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Group Supervisor)

Drug Enforcement Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Group Supervisor) to direct intelligence collection, evaluation, production, and dissemination with worldwide implications. You will lead staff, plan programs, and present findings to federal, state, and local partners and foreign dignitaries.

Location options include the Phoenix Division (Tucson) and other offices; telework is eligible. A Top Secret clearance is required, and four openings are available.

Job description

Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Group Supervisor)

• Hiring Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration

These positions are located in the DEA in the following locations: - New Jersey Division, Intelligence Group (Camden) in Camden, New Jersey - El Paso Division, Las Cruces District Office in Las Cruces, New Mexico - El Paso Division, Intelligence Group 1 in El Paso, Texas - Phoenix Division, Intelligence Group 1 (Tucson) in Tucson, Arizona

Key Responsibilities

As a your typical work assignments may include: Plans and directs the activities of staff in the collection, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence. Oversees and plans the operations of an intelligence program with worldwide implications. Assesses unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered. Initiates, plans, and evaluates broad and comprehensive research and analysis programs, procedures, and policies.

Prepares and presents briefings to high-level federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives and to foreign dignitaries in regards to difficult, complex, and controversial drug trafficking issues. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members. May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107446 - $139684/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.