Description

Provide support and assistance to the Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) HIDTA National Coordinator regarding the necessary day-to-day coordination of ORS program activities with the HIDTAs, CDC, the CDC Foundation and state and local partners. That support will include but is not limited to the following and at the discretion of the ORS HIDTA National Coordinator and ORS Executive Committee.

Oversee and collaborate in the creation, development and implementation of policies, systems, events and practices that will assist the ORS Executive Committee, the HIDTAs and the PHA/DIO state teams in achieving the goals of the ORS.

In partnership with HIDTA National Initiative Coordinators, develop effective information sharing strategies among ORS, the Drug Threat Analysis Group (DTAG), the Marijuana Impact Group (MIG), the Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE), and other ONDCP Public Safety/Public Health programs.

Provide oversight to the contractors working on the ORS HIDTA program (policy analyst) to include overseeing the drafting of intelligence reports, data analysis, trafficking trends reports and promoting and designing ORS wide communications tools/systems. Review data analysis and intelligence reports to identify drug trends across the ORS and beyond.

Promote cooperative efforts between the DIOs and CDC Foundation Public Health Analysts (PHAs) on local initiatives, pilot projects, and Cornerstone projects. Build and promote partnerships with the ORS PHA/DIO teams and public health leads to develop and implement overdose response strategies within states and across the region as well as identify new opportunities for collaboration

Prepare, present, and disseminate regional and national intelligence reports and ORS briefings to internal and external audiences.

Develop and communicate strategies to effectively connect law enforcement agencies for the sharing of intelligence and investigative leads across the country, including but not limited to the Felony Arrest Notifications (FAN) and Parcel Interdiction Notifications (PIN).

Provide guidance and coordination to DIOs through collaboration with ORS public health team leads. Oversee the facilitation and management of information exchange among ORS teams to proactively identify drug trends and emerging threats at the national, regional, and local levels.

Draft, review and provide thoughtful feedback on all ORS reports, documents and projects.

Conduct regular check-ins with DIOs and provide briefings to the ORS leadership team on the progress of the ORS. Ensure clear communication between the ORS leadership and the ORS
DIO / PHA network.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be excellent with the English language in reading, writing and verbally.

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite; WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite
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Must be able to pass a top-secret clearance and a background investigation.

Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in intelligence, law enforcement, and/or other public safety, public health fields. (Prior experience working with the Overdose Response Strategy is highly desirable).

A demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interagency environment with federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement as well with non-traditional partners to include the CDC, the CDC Foundation and other public health entities

Self-motivated, highly responsible, and dependable; exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Possess advanced critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities

Ability to travel on commercial airliners to attend meetings throughout the year to various US cities.

Compensation
This is a contract position renewable yearly based upon performance and program continuation. The amount of the contract is an amount equal to the Federal General Schedule for a GS-13, step one at the current rate for the locality where the incumbent is hired, plus 30% in lieu of fringe benefits.

Assignment Location
This is a remote workplace position but will be based in an established HIDTA region. The applicant will be required to live within an impacted “HIDTA region”. There is no reimbursement for moving expenses if applicable. For a map of current HIDTA regions, please click hidtaprogram.org.

Supervisory Controls
The ORS Deputy National Coordinator, working under the direction of the ORS National Coordinator, ORS Committee Chair, the NHAC Director or his/her designee, will assist in deriving and achieving mission vision and objectives with guidance of an executive board of advisors as established by the HIDTA Directors Committee (HDC) in coordination with the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Physical Demands
The position requires extensive sitting at a computer workstation.

Work Environment
The work involves minimal risks or discomforts and is typically performed in an office setting.

Appointment
This position is federally funded on an annual basis. The ORS Deputy National Coordinator will serve as an independent contractor and not as an agent, employee, or servant of an agency. This appointment and any subsequent appointments are subject to review and approval of ONDCP.

Application Process
Submissions should include the following: cover letter; resume specifically addressing the items within this announcement; the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references: and a one-page writing sample. Applications must be submitted by email to: Maria Zamora at: mfzamora@nhac.org by the closing date of this announcement. (December 1, 2025)

For Official Job posting please go to: https://orsprogram.org/join-our-team/