Supervisory Program Manager

Drug Enforcement AdministrationAtlanta, Georgia, Houston, Texasusajobsfoilsithe 09/11/2026
Riachtanach:SeniorPrincipal

This position is located in the DEA, Operations Division (OC), with locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas. This position's primary purpose is to serve as the Division's senior Business Operations Program Manager and principal advisor to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), directing and overseeing financial, administrative, personnel, and resource management programs to ensure operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Major duties

As a Supervisory Program Manager your typical work assignments may include: Directs and oversees Division-wide business operations, including financial management, budget execution, property accountability, fleet management, facilities, and administrative programs. Provides administrative and financial support to complete the agency's mission. Establishes and evaluates internal controls, performance measures, and compliance reviews to identify deficiencies, safeguard government resources, and improve operational effectiveness. Advises senior leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce management, policy development, and complex operational matters.

Qualifications

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-15 must meet the following requirements: Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-14 grade level and your experience includes performing at least 4 of the tasks below as part of your regular duties. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing the operations programs related to policies, procedures, and systems supporting administrative and financial organization's objectives. 2) Providing administrative and financial support to complete the agency's mission. 3) Managing business operations program activities, may include general services functions or financial and procurement functions. 4) Facilitating the development of short and long-range business operations program plans to support the agency goals and objectives. 5) Coordinating with internal and external organizations and headquarter. 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. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.