Summary
All applications received by close of business 11:59 p.m. ET on the day the specified number is reached will be accepted and processed. This position is located in the DEA, Intelligence Division, Administrative Section, Administrative Services Unit (NCAA) This position(s) primary purpose is supporting recruitment, staffing, and human resource issues and related programs of the Intelligence Division and the Intelligence Program.
Duties
As a Program Analyst your typical work assignments may include: Serving as liaison with the Human Resources Division (HR). Assisting with research to recommend the appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the Administrative Section. Initiating personnel actions for employees assigned to the Intelligence Division. Coordinating with appropriate office contacts to correct and resolve issues. Assisting with writing draft position descriptions (PDs) for Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) and Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical and other (PATCO) positions within the Intelligence Division offices and the Intelligence Program. Preparing internal IRS solicitations for reassignment of existing DEA IRS to headquarters, domestic and foreign vacancies. Preparing documentation to request Table of Organization changes in Intelligence Division and the Intelligence Program DEA-wide. Planning, developing, and conducting internal review studies of related Unit functions and/or programs.
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. 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and assessment questionnaire. If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position a panel of subject-matter-experts (SMEs) will perform a structured review of your resume to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Oral Communication Problem Solving Planning and Evaluating Writing The assessment questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions which provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question in 200-words or less. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and have not used a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application. All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for selection priority. Candidates are considered well qualified if their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) exceed the minimum qualifications described in the announcement. ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You may preview the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057886.