Program Analyst

Drug Enforcement Administration•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Intelligence Division, Administrative Section, Administrative Services Unit (NCAA). Its primary purpose is to support recruitment, staffing, human resource issues, and related programs for the Intelligence Division and the Intelligence Program. The role serves as a liaison with the Human Resources Division and supports personnel actions, position descriptions, staffing solicitations, organizational changes, and internal program reviews. The position is offered at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. Applicants must meet the applicable specialized-experience requirement or qualify through specified graduate education or a combination of education and experience. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing, and selectees may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. Telework may be permitted with supervisory approval; eligibility and security requirements may vary for similar positions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the applicable GS-09 or GS-11 qualification requirements through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a permitted combination of education and experience.
For GS-09 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-07, including assisting with basic analysis, preparing reports and information for management, identifying and resolving problems, and assisting with research to make recommendations.
For GS-11 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-09, including advising management on human resources matters, analyzing data to identify trends, preparing reports, and maintaining a records management program.
Meet time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date, where applicable.
Submit transcripts or other required documentation when claiming education as a qualification.
Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Be subject to random drug testing and pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
Successfully complete a background investigation and obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Meet Selective Service registration or exemption requirements for applicable males.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a one- or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison with the Human Resources Division.
Assist with research and recommend appropriate actions or interpretations of issues affecting the Administrative Section.
Initiate personnel actions for employees assigned to the Intelligence Division.
Coordinate with appropriate office contacts to correct and resolve issues.
Assist with drafting position descriptions for Intelligence Research Specialist and PATCO positions in Intelligence Division offices and the Intelligence Program.
Prepare internal Intelligence Research Specialist solicitations for reassignment of existing DEA employees to headquarters, domestic, and foreign vacancies.
Prepare documentation requesting Table of Organization changes in the Intelligence Division and the Intelligence Program DEA-wide.
Plan, develop, and conduct internal review studies of related unit functions and programs.