The Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) supports at the highest level the Diversion Control Program (DCP) to provide independent and objective leadership coordination of, and recommendations on policies designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations. Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the worldwide programs associated with the diversion of legally produced controlled substances and listed chemical.

Duties

Serves as the senior advisor to the Assistant Administrator for the Diversion Control Division and with full confidence, provides guidance, direction, and supervision to the assigned sections and the subordinate units within the Office of Diversion Control Policy. Ensures the evaluation of new and existing legislation, regulations, and policies related to the DCP and recommends policy resolutions that are consistent with DEA's statutory mandates. Provides oversight to all phases of policy planning and management of the office, to include policy formulation, direction, coordination, and implementation of worldwide programs pertaining to the diversion of legally produced controlled substances and listed chemicals. As a national authority on policy and regulation, oversees and directs diversion control procedures and policies for large-scale, national, and international enforcement and regulatory investigations. Meets or designates staff to meet with key officials from other federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies, private industry executives, and international organizations to develop policies pertaining to controlled drug and listed chemical-related policy and regulation. Confers with industry representatives and high-ranking officials from outside the agency at national or international levels to settle matters involving significant or controversial issues that impact law enforcement and regulatory controls, such as predicting/confirming abuse potential of a substance or assessing industry security, policy, and regulation needs. Represents the Assistant Administrator in meetings and conferences with key DEA and Departmental officials, law enforcement groups, representatives of international organizations, officials of other Federal, state and local agencies, the drug industry and trade associations. Also, on behalf of DEA is key in working in an official capacity with tribal and international entities and has delegated authority to commit the agency within the limits of assigned resources and program responsibilities in brokering partnerships, decisions, and testifying before Congress as necessary. Participates with and assists the Assistant Administrator in formulating additional legislation and regulations to curtail the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals from the legitimate chain of distribution.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Drug testing designated position
• New appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period
• This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) - Excepted Service Position. Please review Federal Hiring Paths for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
• Please review the Political Appointee Disclosure Requirement paragraph listed under the "Required Documents" section"

Qualifications

Qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position. Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer for either the ECQs or MTQs. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address all of the ECQs and mandatory MTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in prior managerial position(s). Applicants must submit a statement for each of the five ECQs listed below. Statements shall be limited to a maximum of TWO pages per ECQ. One page statements are acceptable. LEADING CHANGE: Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside an organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead people effectively toward the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive conflict resolution. RESULTS-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated ability to successfully meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Demonstrated ability to strategically manage human, financial, and information resources. BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION: Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofits and private sector organizations, foreign governments, and/or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must submit a statement for each of the MTQs listed below. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each mandatory qualification. Statements shall be limited to a maximum of ONE page per MTQ. MTQ 1 - Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing phases of program planning, evaluation, and management to include direction, coordination, and implementation of large-scale programs or projects. MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience and knowledge relating to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and its implementing regulations. MTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience in policy formulation, including crafting and implementing legislation/regulations/policy with high-level officials at entities such as congressional, international, federal, state, tribal, and/or local, public or private, organizations.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Katrina Flowers
• Phone: 202-256-6120
• Email: [email protected]