A job with Drug Enforcement Administration in Denver, Colorado. It pays $126,384–$164,301 per year at grade GS-15. Applications close on Sep 28, 2026 — 12 days left.
- Working pattern
- Telework eligible
- Who can apply
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Internal to an agency
- Clearance
- Top Secret
Main 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.
Full details
About the role
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.
What you will do
- 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.
How you will be evaluated
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the eligibility and job qualifications listed within this announcement.
Your promotion eligibility will be evaluated based on the DI Career Progression Guide criteria: GS14 must serve three to four years in a domestic office as a GS-14 DI before being considered for another field supervisory position (domestic/foreign). GS14 promoted into HQ - must serve a minimum of three years before they can transfer to the field to complete field tour.
GS14 promoted to a Foreign position - must complete their foreign tour; required to fulfill minimum of two years in domestic office prior to rotation to HQ. GS14 HQ employees only: can apply 90 days prior to the completion of the DEA HQs three-year assignment; if selected; reporting date would be no earlier than the completion of the three-year assignment.
RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder.
If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week - we will assume full-time unless otherwise stated and we will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience; Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable); and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
Time-in-Grade: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Documents you must provide
- Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date will result in your application not receiving full consideration.
- To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Required Documents: Resume SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action Other supporting documents: Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) 5-Point Bio All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement.
- Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted.
- NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job guide.
What to expect next
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you may be referred to the selecting official for Career Board consideration.
Additional information
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) EEO POLICY STATEMENT Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement SELECTIVE SERVICE: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
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