The Justice Department's mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. Our work across the Department-including all 94 U.S. Attorneys' offices, our law enforcement agencies, grantmaking components and litigating divisions-is guided by these three co-equal priorities. The Director, National Fraud Detection Center, serves as the senior executive in the National Enforcement Division, Department of Justice.
This position is located at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington D.C. The Director, National Fraud Detection Center, serves as the senior executive responsible for the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) National Fraud Detection Center.
The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, United States Attorney's Offices and Department leadership, as appropriate, on all matters related to direction and oversight of the National Fraud Detection Center, which is comprised of integrated teams of prosecutors, law enforcement agents, scientists, and other experts who use cutting edge technology and techniques to identify fraud and find fraudsters.
The incumbent collaborates extensively with other Department components, United States Attorneys' Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, Executive Branch agencies, Inspectors General, and other state, local, Tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement partners.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Managing the day-to-day operation of the National Fraud Detection Center, including oversight of operational capabilities, budget, workforce development, information technology, and customer outreach. Providing leadership and management of all substantive functions of the National Fraud Detection center, including management of a sizeable staff of law enforcement agents, scientists, and support professionals.
Overseeing a performance management system that evaluates the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the National Fraud Detection Center staff, processes, and technology. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that performance measures are met. Determining resource needs and overseeing the development of budget submissions and reprogramming requests. Oversees the management of resources within detailed budget and cost estimates.
Ensures that the National Fraud Detection Center has the budget and personnel needed to accomplish its mission, goals, and objectives. Serving as a spokesperson for the National Fraud Detection Center in meetings with senior executives from the Fraud Division, National Fraud Detection Center member agencies, and other federal agencies.
Leading the establishment of new partnerships that improve, expand, and/or support the accomplishment of the Fraud Division and National Fraud Detection Center missions. Overseeing the negotiation of, and compliance with, data sharing Memoranda of Understanding between the National Fraud Detection Center and partner agencies.
Ensuring the National Fraud Detection Center conforms with changes in the laws, policies, and guidelines that govern federal regulatory and investigatory agencies. Providing advice and direction in the solution of problems and difficulties by directing changes in policies, procedures, and/or practices. Setting priorities and goals that are consistent with senior management direction in order to maintain an efficient, results driven organization.
Employing systems of internal control in order to monitor results, impacts, and the financial soundness of National Fraud Detection Center and its initiatives.
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.
keisha.lockett@usdoj.gov · 202-427-2834
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 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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