Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (FIM)

This position is located in the DEA, North and Central America Division, Mexico City Country Office in Mexico City, Mexico. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a your typical work assignments may include: Provides program direction for formulating and implementing a worldwide program, both domestic and international, for the collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of both operational and strategic intelligence. Formulates the objectives of a major segment of the intelligence program. Provides direction, advice and coordination relative to critical intelligence projects. Develops productive working relationships and promotes coordination with high-level representatives of U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Plans and oversees the operations of an intelligence program. Develops plans for the collection, evaluation, processing, and dissemination of operational, tactical, and strategic drug intelligence. Responsible for the dissemination of strategic and operational intelligence to other DEA entities. Performs supervisory functions over staff, establishing guidelines and expectations for performance, and ensures performance improvement. May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist. ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION: Mexico City, Mexico: Length of Tour (Years): 3 years initial Open Until Filled: No Language Requirement: Spanish 600 Hours (20 Weeks); Must achieve a limited working proficiency (Reading 2 / Speaking 2) Post (Hardship) Differential: 15% Danger Pay Allowance: 20% Post (COLA): 35% Rest & Recuperation: 2 Housing Allowances: Government Leased Quarters (GLQ) Consumable Post: No Furnished Post: Yes Education Allowance: Yes Special Allowance: No Relocation Incentive: 20% one-time payment; minimum of 3yr service agreement Hard to Fill: Yes, Tier 3 Foreign HTF Education Availability: K-12 Tour Limit (years): 5 yrs. (Extension beyond 5 years must be approved by Executive Office) Special Note: Education of dependents through high school provided by U.S. Government in accordance with appropriate regulations. The DOS Regional Education Officer from the Office of Overseas Schools determines a school's adequacy level based upon numerous factors. All questions and concerns regarding adequacy clarification should be directed to the Office of Overseas Schools at 202-261-8200.Website: State.Gov - Search: Office of Allowances for DSSR 270 Education Allowance Policy Post Differential, COLA and Danger Pay rates are subject to change. Relocation Incentive: This position is eligible for a relocation incentive. To qualify for a relocation incentive for foreign HTF offices, an employee must sign a service agreement committing to a specified period of employment at the new duty station, measured in years, not to exceed four years. The incentive consists of annual payments of a specified percentage of the employee's rate of basic pay (as defined by 5 CFR § 575.202). The specified percentage and the number of annual payments are determined on an office-by-office basis at the time the foreign office is designated as a HTF office. DEA pays the relocation incentive in an annual lump sum payment to the designated employee at the commencement of the "approved" DEA-174 period and once the employee has established a residence in the geographic region of the HTF office. Refer to DEA's Hard-to-Fill Office Policy July 1, 2026, Payment of Relocation Incentive (2.c). Employees should contact the Foreign Administrative Support Section prior to completing the Relocation Incentive Service Agreement as additional instructions may apply for service beyond the initial three-year tour. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 experie

Salaire : $126,384 – $164,301/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

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