Intelligence Research Specialist (Inspector)

As a your typical work assignments may include:

• Analyze evaluate and integrate intelligence from multiple sources to assess both relevance and significance of developments stemming from the fields of research or operations within major geographical areas for the inspections process.
• Evaluate the level of compliance and impact of investigations through the inspection process e.g. through inspections audits program specific reviews and projects.
• Initiate plan evaluate comprehensive research and analysis programs procedures and policies as part of the DEA inspections process.
• Brief DEA leadership on inspection and compliance findings and provide recommendations to improve overall efficiency.
• Prepare studies or assessments of a specialized nature for Inspections and the Intelligence Program.
• May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
• Drug testing designated position
• Polygraph required
• Mobility Agreement required
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period may be required (unless already completed)

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.

Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet the following requirements:

Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-13 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:

Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 Federal grade level performing such duties as providing direction and leadership to a multi-agency staff engaged in the collection analysis evaluation production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence in support of drug law enforcement activities; and performing preliminary research analysis and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large research projects and studies.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.