Duties
About the Office
The mission of the National Security Division (NSD) is to coordinate the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) efforts in carrying out its core mission of protecting national Security and combating terrorism. NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterintelligence and counterterrorism, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. NSD also serves as DOJ's liaison to the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and represents the government and the USIC before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. NSD advises the Attorney General regarding matters of national security policy.
The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) investigates, prosecutes, and supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting the national security and foreign relations of the United States, including espionage, violations of U.S. export control and sanctions laws, economic espionage, foreign malign influence, and computer hacking by nation states and their proxies. The Section also coordinates criminal cases involving the application of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA), and it administers and enforces the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). CES provides legal advice to U.S. Attorney's Offices and investigative agencies on all matters within its area of responsibility, which includes 90 federal statutes affecting the national security.
Our office values diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender identities, marital or parental statuses, religious backgrounds, with or without disabilities and with or without military service.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Principal Deputy Chief. The Principal Deputy Chief will help lead CES across its broad range of investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities to meet the national security needs of the Department of Justice. As delegated by the Chief, the Principal Deputy Chief will supervise the Section's matters, including by approving investigative steps and analyzing the law; develop operational relationships with FBI and other federal agencies; provide guidance and counsel to the CES Chief, Deputy Chiefs, and Trial Attorneys, senior officials within NSD and the Department of Justice, and others on complex and sensitive substantive case and policy issues; develop and communicate operational and programmatic policies and priorities; implement internal organization practices, training, and improvements; and otherwise supervise the Section's legal and support staff. The Principal Deputy Chief will act as the Chief of the Section in the Chief's absence or incapacity.
The Principal Deputy Chief must have expert command of several different skills, including excellent judgment, superior legal analysis, persuasive writing and oral presentation, organization, creativity, business acumen, negotiations, results-oriented management, and work ethic. Significant experience in the subject matters covered by CES and significant supervisory/management experience is strongly desired.
Under the NSD Work-Life Program Directive, NSD employees may be eligible for flexible work schedules and telework, subject to supervisor approval and consistent with the needs of the office and individual roles and responsibilities.
How to Apply
***** If you would like to be considered for the position of Supervisory Trial Attorney (GS-0905-15), please submit your application to CESattorneyvacancy@usdoj.gov *****
Note: The application materials are required to be submitted electronically as a PDF file by all applicants (including attorneys currently appointed to positions in the Department of Justice) and e-mailed to CESattorneyvacancy@usdoj.gov with the subject line "CES Principal Deputy Chief Vacancy."
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please reference "CES Principal Deputy Chief Vacancy." in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.
No telephone calls please.
For more information about NSD, please visit our Web page at https://www.justice.gov/nsd
Relocation expenses or extended TDY will not be authorized.
Next steps
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below:
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships.
For more information about NSD, please visit our Web page at:
https://www.justice.gov/nsd