Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bangkok, Thailand Country Office. This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees in the competitive service on a career or career conditional appointment. Eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply. 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. As a Program Analyst your typical work assignments may include: Serves as program and policy analyst and supports regional and/or country office programs. Performs continuing evaluations and analysis of assigned area to reflect program status and identifies areas requiring top management attention. Serves as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Performs long-range planning and analysis of new substantive agency programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent that relate to portions of the region or country office. Performs long-range planning and analysis of new substantive agency programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent that relate to portions of the region or the country office. **ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION**: **Length of Tour**: Employees are limited to a maximum of five years of service in an overseas assignment. The initial tour of duty for this assignment is 2 (two) years. After the initial tour of duty has been completed, extensions may be granted in one-year increments up to the five-year maximum. Employees who wish to remain on an overseas assignment in excess of the five-year maximum must request a tour extension or renewal before the end of their current assignment. Employees who are approved to extend their overseas assignment beyond the five-year maximum will forfeit the right to return to an office of preference. They will be placed in an appropriate position at a DEA domestic office where a vacancy exists. At the conclusion of an overseas tour, DEA will attempt to return employees to their home location. If such a placement is not possible, employees' office of preference lists will be considered. However, employees are reminded that assignments are determined based on the needs of DEA. Bangkok, Thailand Country Office 5 Year Tour Limit Post (Hardship) Differential* 10% Post (Cost of Living) Allowance* None **Danger Pay Allowance**: None **Home Leave**: Allowed after the initial 24 months incident to tour renewal. **Housing Allowances**: Housing paid for by U.S. Government, Bangkok is a furnished post **Foreign Language**: None **Rest & Recuperation**: 2 **Relocation Incentive**: No **Educational Allowances**: Yes, see below **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**: Overtime may be required Individual and dependents are required to pass a physical examination given by the State Department (details available here). **Requirements**: Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required You must be a current DEA employee on a permanent career or career conditional appointment. Drug testing designated position You may be required to serve a one year supervisory or non-supervisor probationary period. DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA. **Qualifications**: **GS-12**: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level performing such duties as collecting and disseminating program information, developing long-range management plans, planning work to be accomplished, and collecting information and making recommendations concerning programs. **GS-13**: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level performing such duties as performing long-range planning and analysis, setting priorities, evaluating and recommending changes and improvements for efficiency and productivity of programs, and presents findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems. **Competencies**: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Customer Service Information Management Planning and Evaluating Writing **Time-I