Administrative Officer

Court Name/Organization District of Columbia Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia is hiring an Administrative Officer, a high-level, one-of-a-kind position that reports directly to the Federal Public Defender and plays a critical role in the office’s mission. We are a governmental agency funded by Congress through the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Location Washington, DC Opening and Closing Dates 07/06/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary Not specified Announcement Number FPD #26-004 Position Description The Administrative Officer is akin to a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer rolled into one. The Administrative Officer oversees the administration and operation of our office location to include finance and procurement, human resources for staff members, and facilities oversight. The Administrative Officer directly supervises staff members with administrative, financial, and information technology responsibilities, while managing office-wide operations and acts as the principal advisor to the Federal Defender on all aspects of office administration and management. We are looking for a leader who can act independently yet work collaboratively to manage our finite resources effectively to ensure that we are able to provide top-tier legal representation to our clients. The position requires occasional out-of-district travel for attendance at administrative, case management, and/or financial conferences. Qualifications Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the requirements of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. As a condition of employment, candidates must be fingerprinted and complete a high-sensitive background check. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and innovative thinker who identifies issues and works to resolve them. If they don’t know the answer to a question, they pursue self-education and seek assistance until they do. They are organized and able to handlemultiple tasks. They are dedicated to our office’s mission and are respectful to their colleagues and show appreciation for their roles. Above all, they maintain high standards for treating clients and people with empathy and understanding. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field Budget and financial management experience Knowledge of federal government policies Employee Benefits Salary will be based on professional experience, the Judicial Salary Plan, and the number of positions supervised. Benefits include health and life insurance, 13 days of paid sick leave, and at least 13 days of paid vacation leave annually. (The number of vacation days increases with years of service.) The position is eligible for the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Thrift Savings Plan, which matches up to 5% of employee contributions. Salary is paid biweekly by direct deposit Application Info Please submit a letter of interest, detailed résumé, short writing sample, and two work references (including names, addresses, and phone numbers) to: A.J. Kramer Federal Public Defender 625 Indiana Avenue, NW Suite 550 Washington, DC 20004 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr