Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Diversion Program Manager)

Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

Duties

• The Diversion Program Manager positions are open in the following location(s): Region 1 - (1 vacancy) Duty Station - Bedford, MA Boston Office - New England Division Region 4 - (1 vacancy) Duty Station - Denver, CO Denver Office - Rocky Mountain Division Among other duties, this position will support: Serving as the principal advisor to the SAC in this area and is considered the expert in all Diversion related matters. Providing technical and administrative management over supervisory investigators primarily involved in planning and overseeing investigations of potential diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals. These investigations primarily involve cases at the higher echelon or of greater overall significance, generally with national or international involvement. Ensuring that all investigations are conducted within the scope of the Federal drug laws and are in accordance with the agency's rules, policies, and regulations. Establishing and implement strategic objectives and priorities related to the Diversion Control Program. Providing support to enforcement operations in the Field Division on Diversion related activities that may affect internal policies and programs.

Qualifications

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) Planning, conducting, and overseeing investigations encompassing the manufacturing, importing and trafficking of licit drugs and the diversion of chemicals which may involve large, complex and multi-mission organizations and lead to cases of multi-jurisdictional, national, or international significance; 2) Providing guidance in order to prevent and eliminate the illicit diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals; 3) Ensuring administrative, operational, and legal program compliance; 4) Assisting in developing division wide policies pertaining to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act (CDTA), and the Narcotic Addict Treatment Act; and 5) Detecting violations and pursuing appropriate administrative, civil, and/or judicial action. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Administrative Law Compliance Inspection Leadership Problem Solving

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view a copy of the Assessment Questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057187. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration. 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.