Demo

Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager)

Drug Enforcement Administration
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
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

Help

There is (1) vacancy for the Diversion Program Manager position in the following locations:

  • New Orleans Division in Metairie, Louisiana OR
  • Caribbean Division in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Among other duties, this position will support:

  • Serving as the principal advisor to the SAC in this area and is considered the expert in all Diversion related matters.
  • Providing technical and administrative management over supervisory investigators primarily involved in planning and overseeing investigations of potential diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals. These investigations primarily involve cases at the higher echelon or of greater overall significance, generally with national or international involvement.
  • Ensuring that all investigations are conducted within the scope of the Federal drug laws and are in accordance with the agency's rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Establishing and implement strategic objectives and priorities related to the Diversion Control Program.
  • Providing support to enforcement operations in the Field Division on Diversion related activities that may affect internal policies and programs.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
  • Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles
  • Drug testing designated position
  • Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)
  • Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Diversion Investigator Training Course.
  • Mobility Agreement
  • All applicants must meet the promotion eligibility in the DI Career Progression Manual.

Qualifications

GS-15: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) Planning, conducting, and overseeing investigations encompassing the manufacturing, importing and trafficking of licit drugs and the diversion of chemicals which may involve large, complex and multi-mission organizations and lead to cases of multi-jurisdictional, national, or international significance; 2) Providing guidance in order to prevent and eliminate the illicit diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals; 3) Ensuring administrative, operational, and legal program compliance; 4) Assisting in developing division wide policies pertaining to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act (CDTA), and the Narcotic Addict Treatment Act; and 5) Detecting violations and pursuing appropriate administrative, civil, and/or judicial action.

Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

  • Administrative Law
  • Compliance Inspection
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

SELECTIVE SERVICE: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.

If you experience technical issues with completing your online application, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the 'Help Center' (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Help

Review our benefits

Salary.com Estimation for Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager) in Metairie, LA
$114,100 to $146,755
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$132,462 - $177,323
Income Estimation: 
$173,394 - $243,224
Income Estimation: 
$111,914 - $153,865
Income Estimation: 
$161,172 - $205,272
Income Estimation: 
$120,254 - $158,147
Income Estimation: 
$225,010 - $318,974
Income Estimation: 
$182,205 - $244,055
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Drug Enforcement Administration

  • Drug Enforcement Administration Knoxville, TN
  • Summary THIS IS NOT AN OPEN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions o... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Drug Enforcement Administration Vienna, VA
  • Summary THIS IS NOT AN OPEN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions o... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Drug Enforcement Administration Tacoma, WA
  • Summary THIS IS NOT AN OPEN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions o... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Drug Enforcement Administration Arlington, VA
  • Summary This position is located in the DEA, Human Resources Division, Health Services Section (HRU). This position(s) primary purpose is to assist the Chi... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Supervisory Diversion Investigation (Diversion Program Manager) jobs in the Metairie, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New Orleans, LA
  • JOB DESCRIPTION The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, you'll directly impact national... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • WSP in the U.S. New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description This Opportunity WSP is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Senior Project Manager to support our Site Investiga... more
  • 21 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!