Deputy Assistant Attorney General (Operations)

Summary

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes fraud against the American people by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud.

Duties

• This position is located at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington D.C. The Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG), Operations, serves as the principal executive responsible for directing the Division's operational infrastructure, administrative management systems, and mission support functions. The incumbent provides executive leadership and oversight of the Division's internal operations, including Administration, Litigation Support, Information Technology, Victim Services, and the Office of the Chief Scientist. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that personnel, financial resources, technology platforms, scientific capabilities, records management systems, and operational support services effectively support the Division's nationwide enforcement mission. The incumbent provides executive direction over the execution of established Department policies and management programs and is accountable for organizational effectiveness, operational readiness, resource stewardship, and program performance. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as the principal executive advisor to the Assistant Attorney General on operational management, organizational effectiveness, resource utilization, and mission support functions. Provides executive leadership for Division-wide administrative and operational support programs. Establishes operational objectives, performance measures, management controls, and accountability systems supporting mission execution. Directs implementation of Department-wide management initiatives, operational policies, and organizational performance programs. Evaluates operational risks, resource requirements, workforce capacity, and organizational readiness. Leads strategic planning efforts related to infrastructure, workforce management, technology modernization, and operational support services. Oversees the efficient utilization of personnel, funding, facilities, technology, and operational assets. Establishes management controls and internal review processes to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Department requirements. Provides executive oversight of workforce planning, succession management, organizational design, and personnel administration activities. Oversees electronic discovery operations, document management, records administration, evidence management, litigation technology services, and analytical support activities.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General (Operations). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ 1: Demonstrated significant experience planning, directing, and overseeing the activities of a legal organization, including developing strategies for litigation in U.S. courts and delivering timely, sound counsel at the highest levels. MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience managing a complex organization, a broad workforce, and challenging organizational issues while enforcing policies and law. MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience communicating effectively on complex technical issues through oral and written communication, including the ability to advocate successfully with broad stakeholders, external partners and individuals or groups having differed and often conflicting interests, on matters related to the successful execution of a large-scale organization's mission, programs and projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Failure to submit a complete application (resume and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/22/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.