Program Analyst

Summary

The position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Foreign Operations (OF), International Impact Section (OFP). This position(s) primary purpose is to provide analytical support and oversight for the Sensitive Investigative Unit Program (SIU), Vetted Unit Program (VU), and the Judicial Wire Intercept Program (JWIP), and Operation All-Inclusive (OAH).

Duties

• As a Program Analyst your typical work assignments may include: Conducts comprehensive program and performance analyses. Plans and executes complex international program reviews. Manages financial and budgetary operations. Facilitates interagency and international liaison activities. Executes cost-effectiveness and operational studies.

Qualifications

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-12 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties. 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: 1) Analyzing and evaluating organizational programs and operations; 2) Developing, implementing, and evaluating program performance measures, policies, procedures, and operational requirements; 3) Providing technical advice and consultation to senior and executive-level management; 4) Establishing and maintaining effective liaison relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 5) Conducting resource, budget, and financial analyses for organizational programs; and 6) Conducting complex cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, operational, workforce, or resource studies. Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level and your experience includes performing at least four of the tasks below as part of your regular duties 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:1) Analyzing and evaluating organizational programs and operations; 2) Developing, implementing, and evaluating program performance measures, policies, procedures, and operational requirements; 3) Providing technical advice and consultation to senior and executive-level management; 4) Establishing and maintaining effective liaison relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 5) Conducting resource, budget, and financial analyses for organizational programs; 6) Conducting complex cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, operational, workforce, or resource studies, and 7) Planning, coordinating, and executing complex programs or projects involving multiple organizational components Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

How to apply

Prepare your application in USAJOBS During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Resume must not exceed two pages. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. Alternate Application Procedures: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.