Drug Enforcement Administration
27 remote or telework-eligible positions · federal agency
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the Justice Department agency that enforces the federal controlled substances laws, investigating and dismantling drug trafficking organizations at home and abroad and regulating the legitimate manufacture and distribution of controlled substances. It is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with field divisions across the United States and offices in many foreign countries. Alongside its special agents, DEA employs intelligence analysts, forensic chemists and a mission-support workforce.
Recent listings have included intelligence research specialists and supervisory intelligence research specialists at group supervisor, section chief and unit chief level, foreign administrative support specialists, a staff assistant, a program analyst, a supervisory contract specialist posted under direct hire, a contracting officer’s representative, a human resources specialist for information systems, a supervisory financial management specialist, a fiscal specialist and a community outreach specialist.
Applying tip: DEA applies its own drug-use policy to every applicant, and every position requires a background investigation, so read the conditions of employment before investing time in the application. Intelligence research positions reward experience in analytic tradecraft and writing for law enforcement or intelligence audiences. The application timeline guide explains what to expect between applying and an offer.
Drug Enforcement Administration has 27 open listings in our inventory right now: all telework eligible. 27 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 6, 2026. Advertised pay runs $52,727 to $197,200 a year, typically about $130,369. GS grades range from 9 to 15. The most common job families: Intelligence (14), Financial Administration and Program (3), Public Affairs (2). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.