Job Description
Intelligence Research Specialist
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
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.
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 Intelligence Research Specialist (Staff Coordinator) position is located in the Executive and Staff Offices, Office of Public Affairs (PA), in Arlington, VA.
Among other duties, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Serves as a Staff Coordinator and is responsible for providing technical guidance for collection, evaluation, production, and dissemination of drug intelligence.
Assists in the planning, directing, consulting, and controlling of Intelligence programs encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect aspects of major agency-wide programs.
Maintains familiarity with the contents of the various Agency manuals as well as revisions, and other correspondence relative to policy issues, instructions, etc.
Reviews policies and recommends appropriate changes. Formulates new policies, regulations, and procedures, such as, DEA regulations, legislative proposals, agency and office procedures and policies relevant to Intelligence programs and operations.
Establishes and maintains liaison and operational relationships with headquarters program managers, officials of foreign governments, state and local governments and/or various U.S. and foreign agencies on difficult and diverse matters or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide intelligence programs.
May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.