Summary This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administrator (DEA), Diversion Control Division, Regulatory Drafting & Policy Support Section (DPW), Arlington, VA. The position's primary purpose is to evaluate legislation and existing regulations and policies, analyze Diversion Control Program (DCP) regulatory issues, and recommend policy resolutions that are consistent with DEA's statutory mandates. Responsibilities As a Senior Policy Analyst your typical work assignments may include: Providing research, logical and reasoned writing and analysis, and interpretations for Diversion related policies that may include Federal regulations, internal processes. Conducting extensive research and utilizes technical expertise to prepare responses that are accurate, legally defensible, and practical in application including cost benefit and cost impact considerations. Independently performs reviews of existing legislation and pending legislative initiatives pertaining to regulated industries and professions. Preparing analysis and reports in anticipation of major trends in state legislation, manufacturing industry, and health professions and identifies potential cost benefit and cost impact implications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience. 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. GS-14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level which includes performing the following duties: 1) Drafting notices of proposed rulemaking and final rules, and other regulatory actions including cost impact and cost benefit analysis; 2) Reviewing and addressing public comments by developing legally defensible justifications for complex rules or policy related documents; 3) Drafting recommended changes to regulations to ensure compliance with federal legislation and policy directives; 4) Conducting extensive research and analysis of existing and proposed laws, regulations and policies to assess impact and risk; and 5) Using analytical techniques to identify, evaluate and resolve issues affecting operations. AND SAMPLE WORK PRODUCT: You must submit a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) or final rule, or it's state or local equivalent, where the applicant was the primary drafter for review with your application package. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The salary listed is based on the 2024 Base Salary table and will be augmented by locality pay as authorized for the duty location of the position. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, DEA requires each employee to be reliable and trustworthy. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation (Critical-Sensitive/Top Secret, Special-Sensitive/Top Secret, or Non-critical Sensitive/Secret). This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. DEA is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. EEO POLICY STATEMENT Reasonable Accommodations Request: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 which list your active service dates, awards/campaigns and character of service or an official statement from your command if currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ 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. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.