Program Analyst

Summary

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).

Duties

As a Program Analyst your typical work assignments may include: Coordinating or leading the analysis of organizational programs, projects, and other tasks needed to evaluate the efficiency in which work operations are being accomplished. Orchestrating studies to evaluate changes and/or deficiencies in policies and/or regulations that impact the mission of the Diversion Control Program and products produced by the program at a state, federal, and international platform. Participating with intra-agency working groups to coordinate the work efforts of various organizational units responsible for exchanging information, corroborating information, data, reporting, roles and responsibilities. Analyzing data, both qualitatively and quantitatively for the purpose of decision making, evaluating information, reporting on metrics, organizational characteristics, and other key indicators that provide an objective fact-based view of the organization's use of personnel and resources. Researching and composing a variety of written materials utilizing a number of information sources-to include domestic and foreign libraries, database information systems, briefings, and policies-in order to develop documents.

Qualifications

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: 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. 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; and 4) answering questions to clarify policies and procedures. -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. -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. 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.

Education

See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.