Supervisor Diversion Investigator (Senior Advisor)

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people we welcome applicants from the many communities identities races ethnicities backgrounds abilities religions and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Senior Advisor) position is open in the following location: Arlington Virginia - Diversion Control Operations

Duties include: leading directing authorizing and evaluating the performance of initiatives to interpret draft and advance operations through departmental and federal policy development.

• Developing goals and objectives that integrate organizational and strategic objectives. Establishes revises or reviews policies procedures mission objectives.
• Advising senior leadership to formulate strategies in advancing policy or procedural goals and objectives to improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluating Diversion Control Operations responsiveness to high-profile controlled substance issues garnering both media and political attention.
• Evaluating current operations and projecting technical financial and personnel needs and aligning them with key organizational goals.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
• Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles
• Drug testing designated position
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)
• Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Diversion Investigator Training Course.
• Mobility Agreement
• All applicants must meet the promotion eligibility in the DI Career Progression Manual

GS-15: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) Developing formal reports studies and guidance on ways to improve administrative investigative processes and procedures; 2) Conducting outreach and engagement with organizational leaders and personnel; 3) Developing proposals to restructure personnel procedures and organizational processes; 4) Providing advice and guidance to executive leadership and staff on operational priorities and policy changes; and 5) Developing responses and guidance to address sensitive public media and publications


Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

• Administrative Law
• Compliance Inspection
• Leadership
• Technical Competence