Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist

Summary
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.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Group Supervisor) position is located in the Southern Cone Division, Lima Country Office in Lima, Peru.
**Among other duties, the incumbent will**:
Plans and directs the activities of staff in the collection, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence.
Oversees and plans the operations of an intelligence program with worldwide implications. Assesses unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered.
Initiates, plans, and evaluates broad and comprehensive research and analysis programs, procedures, and policies.
Prepares and presents briefings to high-level federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives and to foreign dignitaries in regards to difficult, complex, and controversial drug trafficking issues.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members.
May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.
**ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION**:
Lima, Peru
**Foreign Language**: Spanish
- must achieve a limited working proficiency (Reading 2 Speaking 2)
**Post Differential**: 15%
**Danger Pay**: 15%
**Cola**: 10%
**Length of Tour**: 2 years
**Rest & Recuperation**: 2
**Education Availability**: K-12*
**Furnished Post**: Yes
- Special Note: Education of dependents through high school provided by U.S Government in accordance with appropriate regulations. The DoS Regional Education Officer from the Office of Oversees Schools' determine a schools' Adequacy level based upon numerous factors. All questions and concerns regarding adequacy clarification should be directed to the Office of Overseas Schools at 202-261-8200.

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**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles ONLY
Drug testing designated position
Polygraph Required
Mobility Agreement Required
Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)
Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Course.
Individual selected and dependents are required to pass physical examination given by Department of State

**Qualifications**:
**GS-14**: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 Federal grade level performing such duties as providing direction and leadership 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; and performing preliminary research, analysis and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large research projects and studies.
**Competencies**: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:
Leadership
Oral Communication
Research
Writing
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
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.

**Benefits**:
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 Standa