Closing Date: 30th September, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors.

As Deputy Chief, the incumbent:

Supervises and manages the work of the Assistant Chiefs and Trial Attorneys on investigations and prosecutions ensuring ongoing individual and team development, identifying and correcting deficiencies, and appropriately allocating personnel resources.
Assists and supports Fraud Division's management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program.
Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations.
Manages the Section's program to prosecute fraud-related matters, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials.
Ensures that the Section and its staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the responsible Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
Advises Trial Attorneys on strategic approaches to their cases. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of trial attorneys and support positions. Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work.
Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues.
Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.

Qualifications:
All applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least five (5) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience; have experience investigating and prosecuting cases that fall within the specific portfolio; and have supervisory experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court.
Experience as an attorney in private practice.
Experience as a judicial law clerk.
Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court.
Experience supporting, litigating, and supervising federal criminal cases.
Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
Experience training criminal prosecutors and investigators.
Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
Experience supervising federal prosecutors and non-attorney personnel.

Salary:
This is a permanent position at the GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM's Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel:

The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location vary and are based on the attorney's litigation schedule.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.