Diversion Investigator (Foreign)
Drug Enforcement Administration
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Diversion Investigator (Senior Advisor)
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
Location
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-15 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This senior-level role at the DEA involves advising on strategies to improve how the agency regulates and enforces rules against drug diversion, while ensuring public health and safety.
The job focuses on coordinating efforts across different offices, supporting field operations, and communicating key policies to leaders and the public.
It's ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in regulatory compliance, leadership, and organizational change in law enforcement or government settings.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including developing reports and guidance on administrative investigative processes
- Experience conducting outreach and engagement with organizational leaders and personnel
- Proven ability to develop proposals for restructuring personnel and organizational processes
- Skills in presenting and consulting with executive leadership on operational priorities and policy changes
- Expertise in developing responses and guidance for sensitive public media and publications
- Strong competencies in Administrative Law, Compliance Inspection, Leadership, and Technical Competence
- Ability to interpret and disseminate internal and external communications on regulatory and operational matters
Full Job Description
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.
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) Developing formal reports, studies and guidance on ways to improve administrative investigative processes and procedures; 2) Conducting outreach and engagement with organizational leaders and personnel; 3) Developing proposals to restructure personnel procedures and organizational processes; 4) Presenting and consulting executive leadership and staff on operational priorities and policy changes; and 5) Developing responses and guidance to address sensitive public media and publications Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Administrative Law Compliance Inspection Leadership Technical Competence Major Duties:
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The Diversion Investigator (Senior Advisor) position in Arlington, Virginia: Office of the Administrator Diversion Control Division (DC) Among other duties, this position will support: Serving in dedicated capacity to provide expertise on board Diversion regulatory compliance and enforcement, and public health and safety.
Consolidating initiatives, priorities, and tasks across Diversion Control Regulatory, Operations and Policy Offices.
Providing regulatory and operational support to DEA's executive leaders in the Field and Foreign offices that support the Diversion Control Program (DCP).
Applying effective utilization of personnel and financial resources. Interpreting and disseminating communications both externally and internally.
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