Program Analyst

Drug Enforcement Administration • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

This position is located in the DEA San Antonio Field Division. Its primary purpose is to serve as an expert advisor to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) on operations program and policy for the San Antonio Division. The position performs analysis and evaluation, supports leadership on sensitive and high-level assignments, coordinates resources for Division initiatives, and influences policy changes involving complex and potentially politically sensitive topics.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Meet Selective Service registration or exemption requirements, if applicable: males born after December 31, 1959.
• For GS-14, have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-13 grade level.
• Specialized experience must include evaluating programs and recommending improvements to operations or procedures; developing plans and strategies to improve program effectiveness; analyzing staffing needs and resource allocations to improve operational efficiency; advising and making recommendations to management on program matters; and leading projects and improving processes to meet organizational needs.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and evaluation, including cost-benefit, return on investment, program effectiveness and efficiency, productivity or workload, and performance analyses.
• Support leadership on sensitive, high-level assignments, including annual performance evaluations, Division selections of senior Special Agents, and coordination with Headquarters to fill critical Division vacancies.
• Lead the justification and coordination of resources in support of Division initiatives.
• Influence policy changes involving long-range, complex, and often politically sensitive topics.
• Evaluate programs and recommend improvements to operations or procedures.
• Develop plans and strategies to improve program effectiveness.
• Analyze staffing needs and resource allocations to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide management with advice and recommendations on program matters.
• Lead projects and improve processes to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed