Program Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Inspections Division (IG), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Integrity Analysis and Support Staff (OPRI). This position(s) primary purpose, in a developmental capacity, is to serve as an analyst conducting research, applying analytical logic, and supporting the case management portfolio.

Duties

• As a Program Analyst, your typical work assignments may include: Participating in analyzing case management, monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations. Assisting in conducting analysis to determine commonality and frequency among incidents and allegations of misconduct and criminal violations. Preparing administrative subpoenas; researches and prepares responses to Freedom of Information requests; and researches and reports on matters of discovery for trial/hearing proceedings. Under the guidance of senior specialists, helps evaluate new or revised programs including the evaluation of program objectives, policies, procedures, and appropriate resource utilization to achieve organization goals and objectives. Obtaining and analyzing pertinent case documentation of potential evidentiary value such as telephone toll data, mobile phone user logs, employee background investigation reports, official personnel files, prior Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigations, and U.S. Government and bank credit cards.

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-09 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-07 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 include performing at least two of the tasks below as part of your regular duties: 1) Monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations. 2) Researching regulations and precedents to help inspectors monitor, review, and coordinate investigative activity; 3) Drafting briefing documents, decision papers, and other written communications as they relate to the activities and overall management of Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). OR B) Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related. OR C) A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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.php. 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.