Serves as the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) and Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Information Systems Division (TC) with full technical responsibility for leading the management, administration and execution of the development, implementation and operation of program policies and procedures pertaining to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Information Technology Program (IT). The IT Program supports all domestic and foreign DEA offices located around the world.
Summary
Serves as the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) and Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Information Systems Division (TC) with full technical responsibility for leading the management, administration and execution of the development, implementation and operation of program policies and procedures pertaining to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Information Technology Program (IT). The IT Program supports all domestic and foreign DEA offices located around the world.
Announcement is open to all groups of qualified individuals.
This is a SES-Excepted service position. The ECQs for this position are not certified by OPM nor do they go through OPM's qualifications review board. Please review Federal Hiring Paths for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
Serves as the principle advisor to the Assistant Administrator for all matters involving the Drug Enforcement Administration's Information Technology programs. The incumbent provides authoritative advice on all IT program areas.
Conceives plans, directs and coordinates through subordinate managers, the full range of IT services required to meet the needs of DEA. Incumbent oversees the management, development, implementation, and evaluation of state-of the-art, cutting-edge, global information technology solutions, ensuring that they meet DEA's mission requirements.
Responsible for response to the requirements identified by information systems users in the development, testing, integration, implementation, evaluation, operation and maintenance of information technology systems used to secure DEA's mission.
Designs and develops strategic plans to ensure a sound integrated IT architecture and promotes effective system design and operation of all IT systems.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of IT projects and operations, ensuring that technical performance measures are met and that projects remain within budget and on time.
Provides guidance and recommendations to senior agency officials and subordinates on advanced systems projects and resolves critical problems in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Develops and defends budget estimates and related justifications, accountable for ensuring that funds, positions, property and other assets are properly used and within the operating budget.
Incumbent takes necessary measures to ensure consistent interpretation of the laws, policies, plans and procedures within the OCIO. Responsible for planning, directing, and managing special government-wide IT initiatives and projects.
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 COVID-19 statement listed under the "Required Documents" section.
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 - Expert knowledge of best practices in information technology management and acquisitions, and skill in managing complex IT programs that support an enterprise vision, create improved customer service, and ensure IT program performance in a large, geographically-dispersed organization.
MTQ 2 - Experience in applying knowledge of system development methods, IT operations and cybersecurity to major acquisition programs to achieve the desired outcome of supporting the mission at the best value for the government.
MTQ 3 - Successful performance in this position requires progressively responsible experience in the management, administration, direction, and control of Information Technology programs.
Education
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Desired Education: Desired Education: Undergraduate or Graduate Education or equivalent experience.
Additional information
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Drug testing is required for this position.
All non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire. Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position.
It is highly suggested that you complete the Drug Questionnaire form when submitting your application package. However, if you do not complete and submit this form with your application package it will not disqualify you from the application process. You will be asked to complete the Drug Questionnaire form before extended a conditional offer. Click the following link to access the Drug Questionnaire. http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/drug_questionnaire.pdf.
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.
The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-VERIFY - http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
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.
Eligibility 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.
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. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's). The questions are designed to capture the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
BASIS OF RATING: Candidates will be evaluated on the qualifications identified above based on their total background, i.e., education, training, self-development, awards, outside activities, performance appraisal, as well as work history. Only candidates meeting all of the mandatory technical qualifications will be deemed eligible for further consideration.
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process may be used to verify your stated level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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.
Eligibility 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.
2. A separate statement addressing each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements.
3. A separate statement addressing each ECQ's that describes your managerial experience. While individuals who are current or former SES members need not submit an ECQ statement, they are required to provide an SF-50 to demonstrate their current or prior service. Otherwise, the absence of ECQ's will be identified as a failure to comply with the requirements of the vacancy. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
4. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, and grade level and a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, please include a statement to that effect.
Resume: Your resume MUST include the starting and ending of dates of employment and your position title, pay plan, series, and grade level of position held for all applicable federal work experience.
Submission of Supporting Documents, such as SF-50, SF-15, certifications or transcripts is permitted.
Political Appointee Status (if applicable) - Disclosure Requirement
Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach a SF-50. 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 appointee (with or without Senate Confirmation), a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information
COVID-19 Requirements
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. For current federal government requirements, please visit Careers | DEA.gov.
For additional information about this position, please contact Katrina Flowers at (202) 256-6120.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should notify the servicing human resources office directly. Determinations on requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, click here.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Katrina Flowers via email, Katrina.G.Flowers@usdoj.gov or at 202-256-6120 to obtain an alternative application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement letter of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. You will receive a notification letter of the results of the review of your application package via email.
We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Regarding Interviews: The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a withdrawal from further consideration for employment regarding this vacancy.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
2. A separate statement addressing each of the Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualification Requirements.
3. A separate statement addressing each ECQ's that describes your managerial experience. While individuals who are current or former SES members need not submit an ECQ statement, they are required to provide an SF-50 to demonstrate their current or prior service. Otherwise, the absence of ECQ's will be identified as a failure to comply with the requirements of the vacancy. Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
4. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, and grade level and a performance appraisal issued within the past 12 months, or if none exists, please include a statement to that effect.
Resume: Your resume MUST include the starting and ending of dates of employment and your position title, pay plan, series, and grade level of position held for all applicable federal work experience.
Submission of Supporting Documents, such as SF-50, SF-15, certifications or transcripts is permitted.
Political Appointee Status (if applicable) - Disclosure Requirement
Current or former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach a SF-50. 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 appointee (with or without Senate Confirmation), a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information
COVID-19 Requirements
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. For current federal government requirements, please visit Careers | DEA.gov.
For additional information about this position, please contact Katrina Flowers at (202) 256-6120.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should notify the servicing human resources office directly. Determinations on requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, click here.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Katrina Flowers via email, Katrina.G.Flowers@usdoj.gov or at 202-256-6120 to obtain an alternative application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement letter of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. You will receive a notification letter of the results of the review of your application package via email.
We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Regarding Interviews: The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a withdrawal from further consideration for employment regarding this vacancy.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
