Deputy Director

Summary

The Civil Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a few individuals who wish to be considered for an appointment to a Career Senior Executive Service Deputy Director vacancy within the Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Frauds Section. The Frauds Section investigates and litigates some of the Civil Division's most significant cases. It leads the Department's False Claims Act enforcement work. It handles major and multi-jurisdiction cases worth tens of millions of dollars.

Duties

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The Deputy Director of the Civil Frauds Section:

• Directs and supervises the work of a staff comprised of subordinate supervisors, attorneys, financial analysts, data analysts, and investigators, medical advisor, and support staff, either directly or by providing guidance to Assistant Directors or Senior Trial Counsel.
• Provides guidance and direction on all aspects of work performance.
• Serves as rating official for immediate reports and as reviewing official for those at the second level.
• Provides input to the Branch Director regarding performance appraisals and other personnel actions.
• Evaluates organizational structure and makes necessary changes based on new caseload requirements or policy directives.
• Personally handles difficult and precedent-setting cases of unusual complexity. Either independently or as a team leader, reviews and analyzes the facts pertaining to the case and develops the Government's position.
• Determines the Department's strategies in the case and negotiates its acceptance by client agencies.
• For cases being handled in the field by U.S. Attorney's Offices and assigned to the incumbent, assists those offices by supplying them with the necessary guidance and information and overseeing the position taken on legal and factual issues in litigation.
• Serves as an expert in a specialized area of law and is sought as a consultant not only within the Commercial Litigation Branch and throughout the Department, but also by other federal agencies.
• Represents the Department on interagency task forces or working groups dealing with civil fraud issues.
• Consults with and advises officials of these agencies (SES Counsel or Inspectors General) about civil fraud enforcement matters and equities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. You must be a United States Citizen or National.
2. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
5. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
6. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
7. 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.
8. 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.

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 should 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.

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 Director of Civil Frauds Section. 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. False Claims Act Litigation and Complex Civil Fraud Enforcement

MTQ 2. Executive-Level Leadership and Management of a Complex Litigation Organization

MTQ 3. Senior-Level Legal Advice, Enforcement Policy, and Interagency Coordination

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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