Deputy Assistant Attorney General

About the role

This position is one of five Deputy Assistant Attorneys General in the Department of Justice, Criminal Division (CRM), and is on the immediate staff of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in charge of the Division. The position manages and supervises the affairs and business of CRM under the direction of the AAG and the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

The position supervises CRM's international portfolio, comprising OPDAT, ICITAP, and OIA.

What you will do

• The Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) acts as consultation and advisor on those questions of major policy and matters that require the personal attention of the AAG.
• They are also responsible for the direct supervision of assigned Division sections, including the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), the International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP), and the Office of International Affairs (OIA).
• The Deputy Assistant Attorney General: Ensures that Sections under their direction are properly aligned and focused on outcomes that support the Attorney General's strategic goals and Administration priorities.
• Confers with and advises the Section under their supervision on the development of business plans that define core functions and responsibilities; outlines proposed changes in program priorities, direction and orientation; and identifies solutions for accomplishing the Division's mission.
• Plays an active role in sensitive policy formulation and oversees the investigation and prosecution of cases under their supervision.
• Provides legal guidance that reflects a thorough knowledge of highly specialized areas under their purview.
• Supervises the analysis and review of proposed or pending legislation for possible impact on the work of their Sections.
• Represents the AAG in matters relating to designated program areas; on various interdepartmental committees or activities; and with members of Congress and their staffs.
• Maintains close relationships with investigative agencies.
• Testifies before Congress and speaks publicly on matters relating to designated program areas.
• Serves as an advocate for the financial, human, and technical resource allocations to the Sections under their leadership.
• Works closely with responsible Sections to ensure that resource enhancements necessary for proposed priorities are identified.
• Monitors activities to ensure that resources appropriated by Congress are properly obligated and effectively monitored to accomplish strategic and annual performance goals.

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date (11/12/2026) of this announcement will be considered.

Once this announcement closes the following will occur: A review of your resume, clear evidence of the 5 ECQs and MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to a Qualifications Review Panel (QRP) to further evaluate applications.

The QRP will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at DOJ offices.

The selectee will receive a tentative offer from the agency; however, before an agency can appoint a new Senior Executive Service member, the selected individual will be subject to further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as required by law.

OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.

NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but do not need to address the ECQs if you: Are currently serving under a career SES appointment; Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.

Documents you must provide

• Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs.
• Your resume must not exceed (2) pages.
• Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees).
• Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees).
• Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).
• Education Transcripts demonstrating a J.D. or equivalent degree.
• Proof of active bar membership.
• Other supporting documentation as required.

What to expect next

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your rating. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.

Additional information

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.

Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices.

Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.

Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement.

Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources team at ***.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name.

As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.