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Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager)

Drug Enforcement Administration

Department of Justice

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$147,945 - $192,331

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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 job involves leading investigations into the illegal diversion of prescription drugs and chemicals, advising on drug enforcement policies, and ensuring compliance with federal laws to combat trafficking.

It's a senior management role at the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on high-stakes cases with national or international impact.

Ideal candidates are experienced investigators with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of drug control regulations who thrive in challenging, mission-driven environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in planning and overseeing complex drug diversion investigations
  • Expertise in preventing and eliminating illicit diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals
  • Knowledge of administrative, operational, and legal compliance in federal drug enforcement
  • Experience developing policies related to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act (CDTA), and Narcotic Addict Treatment Act
  • Ability to detect violations and pursue administrative, civil, or judicial actions
  • Strong competencies in administrative law, compliance inspection, leadership, and problem solving
  • Ability to serve as principal advisor on diversion matters and manage supervisory investigators

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) 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 Major Duties:

There is

vacancy for the Diversion Program Manager position in the following locations: New Orleans Division in Metairie, Louisiana OR Caribbean Division in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: D-DEA-26-12933534-MP-SMA