DEA Project Director Job Listing at FSA in Arlington, VA (Job ID 5001067739706)

Description

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a DEA Project Director supporting DEA Headquarters.

The DEA Project Director is responsible for the management and oversight of a large 100+ office comprising cross-functional teams operating in a fast-paced environment where the delivery of high-quality services within acceptable quality levels, meeting time sensitive deadlines mandated by DOJ, and the ongoing automation and optimization of operations is extremely important. This is an on-site position located at DEA Headquarters, in Arlington, Virginia.

The Project Director executes the following duties:

• Provides technical guidance, timely problem resolution, and coordination of activities between teams and the customer to ensure successful execution of the Asset Forfeiture process.
• Apprises the customer and FSA's Program Manager on operational status and plans, to include providing all required reports on or ahead of schedule and consistent with requirements.
• Designs, develops, and continually improves management and operational policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to assure the reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all services, and the achievement of acceptable quality levels. Emphasizes the ongoing automation and optimization of operations.
• Sets goals and priorities in accordance with all contract task order requirements and Asset Forfeiture laws/regulations, and successfully manages work schedules to address variations in workload and drive delivery or ordered hours. Liaises with field divisions and other FSA program leaders/personnel across the country.
• Utilize financial management skills and business acumen to make informed decisions, allocate resources strategically, and optimize cost-effectiveness related contract support services.
• Communicate plans, strategies, and project updates clearly and effectively to executive-level and government stakeholders, fostering mission alignment to drive organizational success.
• Oversees and approves all hiring within area of responsibility.
• Manages personnel in accordance with contract, and company requirements, to include:
  • Provides guidance, leadership, and direction to subordinate supervisors.
  • Coaches and develops staff.
  • Manages vacation and other leave requests.
  • Reviews and approves timesheets.
  • Administers employee evaluations.
  • Acts with appropriate speed to resolve employee concerns.
  • Works with FSA's Human Capital Management (HCM) department to appropriately address conduct and performance issues.
  • Ensures the provision of effective training/training programs, and compliance with required training.
  • Approves employee travel and travel expenses.
• Oversees subcontractors, maintains regular contact with subcontractor management, and ensures consistent delivery of services and quick resolution of issues.
• Administers FSA's Awards program and appropriately motivates program personnel.
• Manages and executes a departmental budget.
• Provides input on FSA policies and programs and communicate any changes to subordinate employees and appropriate government managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

NOTE: Applicants with an Active TS Clearance preferred

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Four-year undergraduate degree preferred or a high school diploma with equivalent progressive experience in areas of responsibility and familiarity with analytical processes and legal assistance.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Five years of supervisory experience to include prior experience supervising a large organization, experience in an organization of ~100 employees strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a field related to law enforcement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DEA and asset forfeiture process.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with the government.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to include adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities to consistently deliver the highest quality of work under extreme pressure.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and monitoring processes and procedures for adherence to law/regulation/policy and quality standards, coordinating associated operational and administrative actions, and monitoring and tracking quality levels.
• Progressive experience with database management and automated office procedures.
• Experience in collecting and demonstrating data sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

DEA Asset Removal Group

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for conducting national and international investigations targeting global drug trafficking networks and drug-related terrorism involved in the illegal growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. A component of DEA's strategic mission is the use of the Asset Forfeiture Program, implementing major investigative strategies against drug networks and cartels, resulting in significant seizure and forfeiture activities.

 

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

EEO Statement

FSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.

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