Program Analyst (Training)

SummaryThis position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Training, Criminal-Diversion Training Section.This position(s) primary purpose is to develop, prepare, and administer the entry-level training program for newly-hired DIs, Basic Diversion Investigator Training (BDIT). The training program familiarizes basic trainees with federal regulations and DEA policy as well as introduces numerous computer programs and databases used by DEA.Duties Help As a Program Analyst (Training), your typical work assignments may include:Researching and analyzing federal regulations, policies, and authorizations that delegate specific responsibilities to the program.Performing on-site reviews obtaining firsthand knowledge of personnel, programs, tactics, operational capabilities, and real-world event analyses to ensure training goals and objectives are appropriate and comply with guidelines.Facilitating projects and tasks aimed at reviewing the budget and financial expenditures determining the return on investment for various supplemental aspects of training.Developing and using spreadsheets and automated systems to collect and organize data.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship is required.Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Employee required to become certified in Instructor (IDC) in within 6 months of assignment.QualificationsFor more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment EligibilityApplicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this 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 transcript with your application.Applicants applying for the GS-11 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-09 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 specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Scheduling projects that evaluate the efficacy of training resources, sufficient to develop evaluative tools such surveys, questionnaires, or quantitative techniques that improve upon training curriculum and products based on data driven facts; 2) Assisting in the development of metrics based on critical performance indicators; 3) Preparing and supporting administrative requirements for yearly self-inspection process providing guidance to personnel; and, 4) Supporting the development of administrative and technical resources.OR Education, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.OR Combination of Experience and Education, as described in A, but less than one year; and I have less than three years of graduate-level education as described in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least to 100 percent to qualify.Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one of the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 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 specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Scheduling, and executing projects that evaluate the efficacy of training resources, sufficient to develop evaluative tools such surveys, questionnaires, or quantitative techniques that improve upon training curriculum and products based on data driven facts; 2) Applying analytical and evaluative methods determining the relevance and applicability of current training curriculum; 3) Developing examination questions from individual instructors or manuscripts, reviews them for technical accuracy and training validity, and uses them in the development of examination; and, 4) Analyzing training program such as preparing for audits, benchmark studies, and assessments of specific aspects of the program.Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.EducationSee the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Additional informationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office listed in this announcement.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives maybe 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.RequiredAs a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2 year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:your performance and conduct;the needs and interests of the agency;whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.If eligible, situational telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.