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DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

Quantico, VAFull-time$85–111K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$85–111K/yr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Drug Demand Reduction Program Specialist serves in the Marine Corps Total Fitness Directorate at HQ US Marine Corps. The role analyzes drug-related programs and policies, evaluates performance data and trends, applies computer techniques to data collection, and produces reports and surveys. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and qualify through specialized experience or an education alternative.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Analysis, nice to havePolicy Analysis, nice to havePerformance Data Analysis, nice to haveDrug Trend Research, nice to haveReport Development, nice to haveProgram Improvement Recommendations, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveFlexibility, nice to haveInfluencing and Negotiating, nice to haveIntegrity and Honesty, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveLearning, nice to haveReading Comprehension, nice to haveSelf-Management, nice to haveStress Tolerance, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience or Graduate Education, requiredBehavioral or Social Science Degree or Equivalent, requiredBehavioral or Social Science Major Equivalent Experience, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST in the MARINE CORPS TOTAL FITNESS DIRECTORATE (MCTF) of HQ US MARINE CORPS.

Duties

  • You will analyzes illicit, synthetic drugs, and misuse and abuse of prescription drugs programs and policies and recommends change or improvements in methods and procedures.
  • You will review policies and procedures and makes comparison to functional needs to identify problems and solutions, in order to enhance program operations.
  • You will evaluate illicit, synthetic, and prescription drugs results and consults with subject matter experts to identify significant factors, relationships, and trends to produce accurate and meaningful data.
  • You will apply standard and customized computer techniques to data collection methods.
  • You will produce monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports of drug use related trends and data.
  • You will develop online surveys and mailing lists for survey distribution, program surveys, audits, and special projects.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyze and evaluate drug demand reduction programs, policies, procedures, and performance data; conduct research and analysis to identify illicit, synthetic, and prescription drug misuse trends; develop reports and analytical products to recommend program improvements or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Basic Requirements Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. PCS costs maybe paid Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

How this job compares

Set against the 412 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–111K/yr
  • Virginia median$95–157K/yr54 salary ranges
  • US median$85–129K/yr292 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 23% below the Virginia median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Policy Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 102 open Policy Analyst jobs in Virginia and 412 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 345 postings).
Education
229 of the 412 open Policy Analyst jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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