Deputy Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Assistant Attorney General

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

27-CRM-SES-001

Location: Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Location: Washington, DC 20530 - United States Application Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026

About the Office

Consider joining the DOJ Criminal Division. One of seven litigating Divisions in the Department, the Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the 94 United States Attorney Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. In addition to its direct litigation responsibilities, the Division formulates and implements criminal enforcement policy and provides advice and assistance in sensitive areas of law enforcement; advises the Attorney General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget and the White House on matters of criminal law; provides legal advice and assistance to federal prosecutors and investigative agencies; and provides leadership for coordinating international as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement matters.

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.

Job Description

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.

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 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application must not 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.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for 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. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs)

For this position, the following MTQs have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

• MTQ1: Significant experience in supervising the development and prosecution of criminal cases involving international issues and related interagency coordination.
• MTQ2: Knowledge of key national goals and priorities regarding international cooperation in criminal cases.
• MTQ3: Significant experience establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with foreign partners and Federal officials.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

• ECQ1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding :Involves demonstrating 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 : Involves demonstrating the ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ3 - Merit and Competence : Involves demonstrating knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ4 - Leading People : Involves demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ5 - Achieving Results : Involves demonstrating the ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

$151,661.00 to $228,000.00 / Per Year - SES pay is determined within the pay range, commensurate with experience and other factors, contingent on DOJ pay-setting rules.

Number of Positions

1

Travel

You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with Division policy.

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