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.
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.
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.
brandon.l.cox@usdoj.gov · 202-598-9544
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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