Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Diversion Program Manager)

U.S. Department of Justice

DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$126,384–$164,301 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Help Desk, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Manufacturing, Online Help, Operational Support, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Regulations, Security Clearance, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Willing to Travel
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2 days ago

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Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Diversion Program Manager)

Department of Justice

Drug Enforcement Administration

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Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! Its 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.

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TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! Its 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.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/01/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2026

Location

Phoenix, AZ

1 vacancy

Denver, CO

1 vacancy

Tampa, FL

1 vacancy

Louisville, KY

1 vacancy

Metairie, LA

1 vacancy

Bedford, MA

1 vacancy

Guaynabo, PR

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation and PCS is authorized. TCN will be issued by the Career Board. Salary $126,384 - $164,301 per year

The salary listed is based on the 2026 Base Salary table and will be augmented by locality pay as authorized for the duty location of the position.

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Approximately 25% of official travel may be required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number D-DEA-26-12990247-MP-KMN Control number 873827500

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Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Agency Employees; this job is open to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply. Current DEA GS-15 employees may also apply for this position as a noncompetitive eligible.

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The Diversion Program Manager position is open in the following location(s):

  • Denver, CO-Rocky Mountain Division
  • Metairie, LA-New Orleans Division
  • Guaynabo, PR-Caribbean 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 agencys 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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Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
  • Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles
  • Drug testing designated position
  • Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)
  • Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Diversion Investigator Training Course.
  • Mobility Agreement
  • All applicants must meet the promotion eligibility in the DI Career Progression Manual.

Qualifications

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

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.

If you experience technical issues with completing your online application, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the Help Center (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon).

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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.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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, and within the current Career Progression Manual for Diversion Investigators.

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.

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Required Documents

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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-may not exceed 2 pages

  • 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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

To view a copy of the Assessment Questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12990247. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/01/2026 to receive consideration.

If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Agency contact information

Keli Ng-Kifle

Phone 5717762689 Email Keli.M.Ng-Kifle@dea.gov Address Drug Enforcement Administration

Do Not Send Postal Mail

Springfield, VA 21310

US

Next steps

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.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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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-may not exceed 2 pages

  • 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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

To view a copy of the Assessment Questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12990247. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/01/2026 to receive consideration.

If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

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Agency contact information

Keli Ng-Kifle

Phone 5717762689 Email Keli.M.Ng-Kifle@dea.gov Address Drug Enforcement Administration

Do Not Send Postal Mail

Springfield, VA 21310

US

Next steps

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.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Metairie, LA

1 vacancy

Bedford, MA

1 vacancy

Guaynabo, PR

1 vacancy

Drug Enforcement Administration

Agency contact information

Keli Ng-Kifle

Phone 5717762689 Email Keli.M.Ng-Kifle@dea.gov Address Drug Enforcement Administration

Do Not Send Postal Mail

Springfield, VA 21310

US

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Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! Its 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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/01/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2026

Location

Phoenix, AZ

1 vacancy

Denver, CO

1 vacancy

Tampa, FL

1 vacancy

Louisville, KY

1 vacancy

Metairie, LA

1 vacancy

Bedford, MA

1 vacancy

Guaynabo, PR

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation and PCS is authorized. TCN will be issued by the Career Board. Salary $126,384 - $164,301 per year

The salary listed is based on the 2026 Base Salary table and will be augmented by locality pay as authorized for the duty location of the position.

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

Promotion potential 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - Approximately 25% of official travel may be required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number D-DEA-26-12990247-MP-KMN Control number 873827500

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