This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Office of Commercial Disruption and International Relations (OCDIR). The Supervisory Senior Policy Analyst organizes and coordinates the day-to-day administrative and management functions of OCDIR.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or comparable pay band that includes: Developing or reviewing polices or strategies regarding international drug control issues, drug production, alternative development, interdiction, and law enforcement-related matters; Tracking Federal and international drug control roles, law enforcement initiatives, applicable intelligence and information processes, and the responsibilities of relevant agencies and international institutions; Presenting clear and concise data and recommendations to develop policies and programs to reduce the availability of illicit drugs; AND Reviewing programs and policies, and developing and conducting projects regarding drug use or production. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.
As a Supervisory Senior Policy Analyst (Supply Reduction), GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Performs a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Oversees the administrative and management functions of OCDIR, coordinating closely with the Assistant Director on all supervisory/management duties for OCDIR staff. Maintains familiarity with all major OCDIR issues, projects, and initiatives and directs inquiries as appropriate Coordinates and oversees implementation of the NDCS and the supporting Classified Annex (if warranted) for the assigned geographic and functional areas of responsibility. Drafts portions of the NDCS, border strategies, and Counternarcotic plans. Analyzes pending and proposed legislation, agency regulations, Congressional testimony, budget allocations, budget reprogramming, program announcements, and Federal publications to ensure consistency with the NDCS. Analyzes major policy issues pertaining to assigned areas while highlighting alternative approaches that may resolve problems. Makes, recommends and defends efforts related to assigned programs; plans, conducts and completes special analyses and other studies both independently and with other staff, using relevant analytical methods needed to support national and international drug-related policy initiatives for ONDCP.