Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Section Chief)

As a your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides program direction for formulating and implementing a worldwide program both domestic and international for the collection analysis production and dissemination of both operational and strategic intelligence.
• Formulates the objectives of a major segment of the intelligence program. Provides direction advice and coordination relative to critical intelligence projects. Develops productive working relationships and promotes coordination with high-level representatives of U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
• Plans and oversees the operations of an intelligence program. Develops plans for the collection evaluation processing and dissemination of operational tactical and strategic drug intelligence.
• Responsible for the dissemination of strategic and operational intelligence to other DEA entities.
• Performs supervisory functions over staff establishing guidelines and expectations for performance and ensures performance improvement.
• 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 is 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. 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-15 must meet one of the following requirements:

Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-14 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: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 Federal grade level performing such duties as providing first-line supervision 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.

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