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Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Section Chief)

Drug Enforcement Administration

Department of Justice

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$169,279 - $197,200

per year

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April 6, 2026More DEA jobs →

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 a team of intelligence specialists in collecting, analyzing, and sharing information to support drug enforcement efforts, both in the US and abroad.

The role requires overseeing programs, coordinating with other agencies, and ensuring high-quality intelligence output.

It's a great fit for experienced leaders with a strong background in intelligence operations and supervisory skills who are passionate about combating drug crimes.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level in intelligence collection, analysis, production, and dissemination for drug law enforcement
  • Experience providing first-line supervision to a multi-agency staff in intelligence operations
  • Ability to formulate and implement worldwide intelligence programs, including domestic and international aspects
  • Skills in developing relationships and coordinating with high-level U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies
  • Proficiency in planning and overseeing operations for collecting, evaluating, processing, and disseminating operational, tactical, and strategic drug intelligence
  • Supervisory responsibilities, including setting performance guidelines and ensuring staff improvement
  • Potential requirement to testify in legal proceedings as an Intelligence Research Specialist

Full Job Description

These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Intelligence Division in the following areas: - Intelligence Division, Office of Special Intelligence, Data Management Section (NSD) in Merrifield, VA.

- Intelligence Division, Office of Special Intelligence, Investigative Support Section (NSI) in Chantilly, VA.

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.

If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application.Basic Qualification Requirements: Applicants applying for the GS-15 must meet one of the following requirements:Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-14 grade level.

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: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 Federal grade level performing such duties as providing first-line supervision to a multi-agency staff engaged in the collection, analysis, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence in support of drug law enforcement activities.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.? Major Duties:

As a your typical work assignments may include: Among other duties, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Provides program direction for formulating and implementing a worldwide program, both domestic and international, for the collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of both operational and strategic intelligence.

Formulates the objectives of a major segment of the intelligence program. Provides direction, advice and coordination relative to critical intelligence projects.

Develops productive working relationships and promotes coordination with high-level representatives of U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Plans and oversees the operations of an intelligence program. Develops plans for the collection, evaluation, processing, and dissemination of operational, tactical, and strategic drug intelligence.

Responsible for the dissemination of strategic and operational intelligence to other DEA entities.

Performs supervisory functions over staff, establishing guidelines and expectations for performance, and ensures performance improvement.

May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: F-NC-26-12918079-IMP-KMC